THE National Crime Squad has arrested three men from Windermere on suspicion of drug offences as part of an investigation into the trafficking of cannabis.

The men were arrested outside a business premises in the town at 9.30am last Wednesday (October 26).

They have since been released on bail pending further inquiries, said a squad spokesman.

He added that no drugs had been seized during the operation.

The National Crime Squad works to tackle serious and organised crime, including serious drugs trafficking.