OFFICERS seized large knives and arrested one suspected offence in Southend.

A large knife, huge machete and drugs, thought to be cannabis, were seized by the Essex Police officers.

A spokesman for the Southend B-Shift Policing Team took to Twitter to post about the incident.

They said: “One arrested for drugs possession and two large knives.

“Excellent proactive work by the team.”

Others also praised the team.