THREE men are under police investigation after being released following an incident in Chadwell St Mary which saw multiple officers and the police helicopter deployed.

The men were arrested after a car was searched during a stop check in Godman Road close to the Chadwell flats complex at about 11am yesterday (Monday, 16 May).

A statement by police issued today says: "The men, aged 19, 19 and 21 and all from Grays, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

"They have been released under investigation."