Man arrested for drugs supply offences

It happened in Winchester.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 29th Oct 2026

A man has been arrested following a proactive stop by officers from the Winchester City team.

Whilst patrolling Water Lane yesterday (28 October), two officers spotted a man on a moped acting suspiciously.

Due to circumstances at the scene, the man was detained for a search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Around 20 bags of suspected Class A drugs were located, alongside cash and a phone.

As a result, the 25-year-old man from Southsea was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He remains in custody at this time.

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