Man charged with drug offences in Basingstoke

A man has been charged after Police located suspected Class A drugs following a proactive stop in Basingstoke yesterday.

Officers spotted suspicious behaviour on Maple Crescent on Tuesday 26 November and searched a man riding an e-scooter.

Following the search, officers located suspected Class A drugs, more than £450 in cash and three mobile phones. A man was arrested at the scene.

All items, including the e-scooter, were seized.

David Holden, 45, of Hailstone Road, Basingstoke, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and acquiring / using / possessing criminal property.

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