Six people arrested in Gosport for suspected drug and weapon offences

Last night, police officers in Gosport exercised two warrants at addresses in Parham Road, near the town centre.

There, six people were arrested on a mix of suspected drug and weapon offences.

A 59-year-old man from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.

A 47-year-old man from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.

A 51-year-old woman from Fareham was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.

A 43-year-old man from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas (namely pepper spray).

A 40-year-old woman from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas (namely pepper spray).

A 41-year-old man from Essex was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, and possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid or gas (namely pepper spray).

Posting on Twitter, Gosport Police said: ‘Following the execution of two warrants in Parham Road last night, four males and two females were arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon-related offences.

‘Items were also seized from both addresses.’

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