Two people arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following proactive stop and search in Basingstoke

We have arrested two men on suspicion of drugs offences in Basingstoke in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, 15 February).

Shortly after 1am, officers stopped a car at Basingstoke Leisure Park due to it being registered off-road.

When the vehicle stopped, one of the passengers got out of the vehicle and fled, dropping a carrier bag close-by.

Officers seized the bag and carried out a search of the other two occupants who remained in the car.  

A quantity of suspected cocaine, heroin and cannabis was found inside the bag.

One of the occupants was found in possession of cannabis.  

A 17-year-old boy and 51 year-old man, both from Basingstoke have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.

They remain in custody at this time.