Teenager charged with drug offences in Bournemouth
A 17 year old has appeared in court
A teenager from Bournemouth has been charged with drug supply offences, and has appeared in court.
Police stopped a male in Westbourne on Thursday (29th September) and searched an address in Southbourne.
Suspected Class A and Class B drugs were found there, as well as over £1,000 in cash.
A 17 year old boy was arrested and charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs; being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs' and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.
He appeared at Poole Magistrates yesterday (Friday 30th September), and is due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates on Wednesday (5th October).
Inspector Nick Lee, of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Police Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, said:
“Through Operation Viper, we continue to relentlessly pursue those suspected of being involved in the supply of illegal drugs in our communities and we have again taken positive action to disrupt the efforts of those believed to be involved.
“We will respond to concerns raised by local communities and value the information they provide to assist in our ongoing efforts.
“If you have any information regarding suspected drug-related activity, contact us at www.dorset.police.uk/contact. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”