Drugs raid at Milton address as police dog sniffs out illicit substances

ABUSING drugs ‘will not be tolerated,’ police have said after a raid.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 3rd Jul 2020, 12:34 BST
Updated 3rd Jul 2020, 15:02 BST
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Officers sprang into action with police dog Livvy at an address in Gisors Road, Milton, on Wednesday morning.

They dealt with a resident via an out-of-court disposal after searching the address.

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Posting on Facebook, officers said: ‘Portsmouth Central beat officers, assisted by Southsea beat officers executed a warrant at an address... this morning relating to the misuse of drugs.

A police dog and officer at a drugs raid in Gisors Road in Milton. Picture: Portsmouth policeA police dog and officer at a drugs raid in Gisors Road in Milton. Picture: Portsmouth police
A police dog and officer at a drugs raid in Gisors Road in Milton. Picture: Portsmouth police
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‘Police dog Livvy was also requested to assist in our search. It's always such a privilege to see police dogs in action. Police dogs like Livvy provide such a vital role to the police in many situations.

‘So many factors have had an impact on policing and resourcing recently. However, it is a clear message that the misuse of drugs will not be tolerated in communities.

‘Warrants are a means of providing reassurance to our communities and ensuring that individuals are dealt with for criminal matters and those that may be vulnerable are signposted to supporting agencies.

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‘A resident within the address was dealt with by means of an out of court disposal.’