Patrolling officers arrest two people in relation to Class A drug supply offences after paraphernalia found at Portsmouth address

PATROLLING officers have arrested two people connected to Class A drug supply offences in Portsmouth.
By Freddie Webb
Published 27th May 2022, 12:49 BST
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A 21-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were detained yesterday evening.

Police said High Harm Team officers on proactive patrols saw suspicious activity outside of an address on Waverley Road shortly before 9pm.

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Patrolling officers saw suspicious activity on Waverley Road last night. Picture: Google Street View.Patrolling officers saw suspicious activity on Waverley Road last night. Picture: Google Street View.
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They stopped and searched them, seizing several wraps of suspected Class A drugs and more than £200 in cash.

This was conducted under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

A search of the property was conducted, and further suspected Class A drugs, Class B drugs, drug paraphernalia and two mobile phones were found.

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A statement from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in offer to supply a Class A drug.

‘A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A.

‘Both remain in police custody at the current time.’