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Man and teenager arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after proactive stop in Basingstoke

Officers have arrested two people on suspicion of drugs offences following a proactive stop in Basingstoke yesterday (23 February)

 

During a proactive patrol, officers spotted a man and a boy acting suspiciously in Glebe Gardens and carried out searches.

 

Officers found suspected Class A and Class B drugs, cash and mobile phones.

 

A 23-year-old man, from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and possessing a controlled drug of Class B.

 

A 15-year-old boy, from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A.

 

They were both released under investigation and our enquiries are ongoing.