A BAG of cocaine was recovered from the scene of a crash in Dorchester.

Police are appealing for information after the discovery, made after the incident on the A35 on Wednesday, February 15.

At around 1.18pm, a green Ford Fiesta was involved in a single-vehicle crash, which saw the vehicle block the traffic at the Stinsford Roundabout.

When Dorset Police officers got there, they found the occupants of the vehicle had left the scene.

“Nearby they located a large bag containing a significant amount of a white powder, which has been tested and confirmed to be cocaine,” a spokesperson said.

PC Richard Symonds added: “Enquiries to identify the occupants of the vehicle remain ongoing and I am keen to hear from members of the public who might be able to assist our enquiries.

“In particular, I would urge any motorists who were travelling in the area around the time of the incident who have dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please review their footage for anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230024631.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.