Three men have been arrested after they were allegedly found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana at the Labasa Market.

Police say during a routine patrol of the Labasa Market yesterday, officers noticed the three acting suspiciously whereby they were searched.

They say the first suspect, a 42-year-old man was allegedly found in possession of rolls of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

The second and third suspects, a 31 and 22-year-old were found with a number of rolls of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Police say all three men were taken into custody as investigations continue.