Teenagers arrested for having class A and B drugs and a weapon in Gosport and Fareham

TWO teenagers have been arrested by police officers carrying out a drugs crackdown across two towns.
By ron Melton
Published 9th Mar 2020, 16:50 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2020, 16:50 BST
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The Hampshire Constabulary effort to tackle illegal use and supply took place in Gosport and Fareham.

A boy, 16, was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A and B drugs an offensive weapon after two teenagers were searched near Ferneham Hall, Fareham, on Saturday night.

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He has been released from custody but remains under investigation while enquiries continue.

Another boy, 15, was arrested that morning on suspicion of possessing a class B drug with intent to supply.

He was also released and remains under investigation.

The police operation also resulted in the seizure of a small amount of cannabis after officers approached two men in a car near Portchester Castle.

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A 27-year-old man from Gosport was given a community resolution and must attend a drugs course in connection with the incident.

Anyone who has any information about drugs supply in their neighbourhood should call police on 101.