TEN people were found with traces of cocaine at the launch of a Nightsafe campaign in Henley.

Police used search arches, similar to those used at airports, and a drug testing machine.

The arches were set up at The Slug and Lettuce, Rivers Nightclub and The White Lotus. No knives or any other offensive weapons were found.

The drug testing machine, which can detect traces of drugs on people's hands, was also deployed in some of the venues as a condition of entry.

Ten people were found to have traces of cocaine on their hands and were refused entry. When searched, nine of the ten were not carrying any illegal drugs.

One man was found to be in possession of a small amount of cannabis and was given a police caution.

Sgt Martin Jubb, co-ordinating the launch, said: "It was a successful and well-attended launch and will give people an idea of what Nightsafe is about.

"I thank the licensees for their help and commitment to the initiative. The kit was used in their venues with their full support and cooperation.

"No one was found to be in possession of a knife or any other offensive weapon which is very good news. I hope we never have a need for the knife arches in the town, but the resources are there and they also act as a deterrent for anyone thinking of breaking the law, so they will be used from time to time.

"The same is true of the drug testing kit. Although ten people tested positive for traces of drugs, only one was found to be in possession of a small amount of cannabis and no one was found to be dealing drugs. "This machine will act as a deterrent to anyone thinking of taking drugs into any venue in Henley."