Two men arrested for Andover drugs and weapons offences following vehicle stop near North Waltham

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs and weapons offences in Andover.

Yesterday morning (21 July) roads policing officers stopped a Volkswagen Golf on the A30 near North Waltham.

A search of the vehicle and occupants was conducted, and police seized more than £10,000 in cash, a lock knife, a baton, some cannabis and mobile phones.

Enquiries led officers to an address in Andover where further searches were conducted. Officers there seized knuckledusters, a sword, an asp, cash, cannabis and drugs paraphernalia.

The driver of the Golf – a 29-year-old man from Andover – was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of criminal property, possession of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

The passenger – a 22-year-old man from Andover – was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of cannabis, and possession of criminal property.

Both men have been bailed with conditions until 21 October while further enquiries are conducted.

Tackling drugs supply is a priority for police in Test Valley, and we work closely with partners to stamp out the associated harm and anti-social behaviour that drug dealers bring.

We encourage people to continue to report information about drugs supply in their neighbourhood to us. With your information, we can develop a strong intelligence picture which enables us to relentlessly pursue suspected drug dealers, and take positive action to remove drugs and weapons from the streets.

You can provide information to the police by calling us on 101, or using the reporting tool at www.hampshire.police.uk