Two men from Andover bailed after arrest over drug and weapons

They were detained after a car was stopped near Basingstoke

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 23rd Jul 2025

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

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.

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