Two arrested after Winchester stop and search

Two men have been arrested following a proactive stop and search in Winchester yesterday evening.

At around 7.55pm on 9 January, patrolling officers noticed suspicious behaviour in connection with a black Hyundai on Andover Road.

A quantity of suspected Class A drugs, cash, and two mobile phones were seized.

As a result, a 37-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A, and possession of criminal property.

During a subsequent search of his address another man, 36 from Southampton, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Both remain in custody at this time.

We would ask people to keep reporting any information about drug supply in your area to us. You are our eyes and ears on the ground, and information submitted helps us build up the bigger picture about what is going on so we can take the appropriate action.

To make a report to police, you can call 101, or use the online reporting tool at www.hampshire.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.