A man has been taken into custody after police found Class A drugs stashed inside the dashboard of a car.

Richmond police stopped the vehicle on Hampton Court Road at around 8am this morning.

After searching the car police found a quantity of Class A drugs in small packets hidden in the central console on the driver’s side.

Police arrested the man for possession with intent to supply and he now remains in custody.

Investigations about the incident are ongoing.

Richmond Police tweeted: “🐦What is it they say about early birds?

“At around 08:13 today our response team stopped a vehicle on Hampton Court Rd.

“After a search, 1 Male arrested for Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

“Now in custody.

“Investigation ongoing.”