E-scooter rider arrested after officers find drugs during patrol in Basingstoke

E-scooter rider arrested after officers find drugs during patrol in Basingstoke

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road Safety, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

A man riding an e-scooter was arrested after officers found 24 wraps of suspected Class A drugs in Basingstoke yesterday.

Officers were on patrol when they noticed suspected drug-related activity in Glebe Gardens at around midday on Wednesday 30 September.

An e-scooter rider attempted to flee the scene but was detained. Officers then located 24 wraps of suspected Class A drugs inside a small plastic bag.

All items, including the e-scooter, have been seized.

A 38-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A. He remains in custody while our enquiries continue.

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