Hammer, knife and cannabis found during drugs search in Weymouth

A group of youths were gathered near Willowbed Hall

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 4th Feb 2021

Police have seized a knife, a hammer and bags of cannabis during a drugs search in Weymouth.

Neighbourhood officers were on patrol last night when they found a group of young people in the shelter near Willowbed Hall in Chickerell.

The group ran off.

A spokesman for Weymouth & Portland Police said:

"On sighting officers the group ran off. After a foot pursuit, one male was located and detained for a drugs search.

"During the search, alcohol, multiple snap bags of cannabis, a hammer and a knife was located and seized, enquiries continue."

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