Dozens of cocaine and heroin wraps seized by police in Portsmouth as man charged and several arrests made

Dozens of drug wraps have been seized by police with multiple arrests made during a targeted operation.

One man has been charged and several other arrests were made during Operation Haven in Portsmouth. Officers from the Portsmouth Priority Crime Team joined forces with the Joint Operations Road Policing Unit to crack down on criminals supplying drugs in the city.

Offenders using the road network were stopped during a series of proactive vehicle stops and searches on October 14. People were arrested and charged for various offences. Around 70 wraps of heroin and cocaine were confiscated.

Arin Jameel, 18, of Elkstone Road, Paulsgrove, has been charged one count of possession with intent to supply heroin, one count of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of cannabis and cannabis resin.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on November 16. Other drug-related arrests were also made.

A 23-year-old man from Portsmouth was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug. He has been bailed with conditions until January 12.

A 20-year-old Portsmouth male was detained on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A, and has been bailed until January 14. “He was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving and has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue into this matter,” a police spokesperson said.

A 37-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug of Class A. Police gave him a community resolution order, and his vehicle was seized. “He was subsequently also arrested on suspicion of breaching a bail condition while on immigration bail,” a spokesperson added. “Immigration colleagues are now dealing with this matter.”

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Three vehicles were also seized for no insurance. There were other arrests not related to drug crime. These are listed below:

• A 35-year-old woman from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop. She has been bailed with conditions until January 14 while enquiries continue.
• A 32-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and conspiring to steal from a shop. He has been bailed with conditions until January 13 while enquiries continue.
• A 41-year-old woman from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and conspiring to steal from a shop. She has been bailed with conditions until January 14 while enquiries continue.
• A 48-year-old woman from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and conspiring to steal from a shop. She has been bailed with conditions until January 13 while enquiries continue.
• A 37-year-old woman from Derby has been arrested on suspicion of harassment without violence relating to an incident in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Police are now dealing with this matter.

Speaking about Op Haven, Portsmouth Chief Inspector Sam Warne said: “We are continuing to regularly run operations of this nature as part of our ongoing work to disrupt drug supply in Portsmouth and target offenders using our road networks to commit offences. We are dedicated to making our city safer for all who live and visit here, and anyone involved in criminal activity that puts others at risk of harm will be dealt with appropriately and robustly.”