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Men arrested in Lyndhurst on drug offences following stop search

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a successful stop and search in Lyndhurst.

At around 2.10am this morning (30 Sept), officers from the police Response and Patrol team stopped a red Nissan Micra after it was seen to be driving over the speed limit on Lyndhurst High Street,

Officers carried out a search of both the vehicle and the occupants during which they located and seized a quantity of Class B drugs. A number of mobile devices were also seized.

A 19-year-old man from Lymington has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

While a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

They both remain in custody at this time.