Police smash through door in dramatic Gosport drugs raid - update
Police have given an update after they smashed through a door and arrested a man in a drugs raid.
Officers were continuing to wage war on Class A drugs supply across Gosport after scalps, including the “Scouse Line” which has so far seen 11 criminals sentenced to more than 74 years in prison.
On Monday March 31, a 15-strong team of officers turned up at a Tukes Avenue address before battering through the door and carrying out searches.
The suspect was detained by a separate group of officers at a side exit to the house before being handcuffed and placed in the back of a force van a short time later.
A mobile phone was subsequently seized along with cannabis as the force continues to build up its “bigger intelligence picture” and pursue its “wider investigation into drugs supply in Gosport”. The force has now revealed he will face no further action after only a small quantity of cannabis was found.
At the warrant, the suspect was also arrested for unrelated criminal damage incidents involving a motorbike being pushed over and car wing mirrors being kicked off three cars in Gosport High Street in the early hours of 30 March. He was bailed in relation to those matters.
The dramatic scene, which left the front door destroyed, caused a stir in the area as locals watched on with interest, as reported. Meanwhile, police were forced to warn a large man with his top off who had confronted officers while standing in the road. A male brandishing a mobile phone was also seen speeding up and down the road on a motorbike as if to goad officers. No other arrests were made yesterday.
Inspector for Gosport, Sam Warne, said at the time: “We have been conducting a police and evidence act warrant at an address as part of our efforts to stem out the control of drugs into Gosport.
“It was very positive. Shortly after 8.30am officers attended the address and gained access to the property. We located one male who was arrested.
“There will be further police action as we continue to target drugs and drug suppliers.”