A TROWBRIDGE man has been arrested after being caught in possession of nearly half a kilogram of cocaine. 

Officers from Wiltshire Police's Fortitude team executed a warrant in Navigator Close on June 23, and nearly half a kilo of cocaine was located.

Armands Burkevics, 20, of Navigator Close, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug, and possession of criminal property.

He appeared at Salisbury Magistrates Court on June 24 and has been remanded in custody to next appear for trial at Salisbury Crown Court on July 27.