SOUTH Lakes Police have charged a man after allegedly finding a Class B drug in his possession following a stop and search procedure.

A Neighbourhood Police Team in Ulverston charged the male with possession of cannabis today (October 22).

Officers said they found the male in possession of the drug in his vehicle at a local picnic site on the A590.

He was bailed to attend South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on November 6 where he will indicate his plea to the offence.