Man charged following proactive stop and search in Basingstoke

A man has appeared in court charged with drugs supply following a proactive stop and search in Basingstoke on 3 February.

Gerald Hoxha, 25, from The Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey has been charged with the following offences:

• Being in possession / control of identity documents with intent
• Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine)
• Assault by beating of an emergency worker
• Acquire / use / possess criminal property
• Drive a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence
• No insurance

It comes after officers stopped a car on Holbein Close having seen it being driven in a suspicious manner on Black Dam Way.

After they stopped the car, the driver attempted to run off however he was caught and detained.

Officers searched the car and found a quantity of suspected Class A drugs and cash.

Hoxha appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court yesterday was remanded to next appear at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday, 9 March.