Man, 34, arrested on suspicion of drugs offence following proactive stop in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a drugs offence after officers found suspected Class A drugs and more than £400 in a car in Basingstoke.

At around 2.30pm yesterday (10 March), officers spotted the driver of a Renault Clio acting suspiciously near Brighton Hill Parade.

Following a search of the vehicle, officers found bags of suspected Class A drugs, drug paraphernalia, more than £400 in cash and two mobile phones.

A 34-year-old man from Bracknell was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and acquiring / using possessing criminal property.

He was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and using a vehicle on a road without third party insurance.

The man has been bailed with conditions while our enquiries continue.