WANGARATTA police caught a North East pair in possession of illicit substances in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police said officers intercepted a vehicle for a routine check in Wangaratta and spoke to a 28-year-old Benalla woman and a 42-year-old Whitfield man.

One of the occupants had an outstanding warrant for their arrest and both were searched by police.

Police said upon inspection the 28-year-old and 42-year-old were found in possession of a quantity of drugs.

The pair were charged with drug and property offences and bailed to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on February 3.