Barnsley midfielder Nathan Doyle has been arrested on suspicion of possession of the Class A drug cocaine.
Doyle and two 24-year old men were stopped by police in Derby after becoming suspicious of their behaviour.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said:
"Two men from Derby aged 24 and one from Hull who is 23 years old were interviewed and released on police bail pending further inquiries and analysis of the suspected drug."
Doyle has made appearances in each of the Reds league games this season, most of which from the bench.