Man arrested after drugs, knife and cash seized in Farnborough stop

Police found 49 wraps of suspected Class A drugs during a search on Salisbury Road

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 11th Sep 2026

A man has been arrested after police found 49 wraps of suspected crack cocaine and heroin during a stop in Farnborough.

Officers were on patrol when they spotted suspected drug activity linked to a white Ford Transit van at around 1pm on 10th September.

The van stopped on Salisbury Road, where officers carried out a search.

As well as the suspected drugs, officers found a lock knife, two catapults and £465 in cash.

All the items were seized.

A 28-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, and possessing a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.

He has been bailed with conditions to allow for further enquiries.

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