Three arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Bournemouth

Officers seized class A, B and C drugs, as well as weapons

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 21st Aug 2023

Three people have been arrested in Bournemouth, on suspicion of drug offences, as officers carried out a search warrant.

They went to a property off Jewell Road last Monday morning (14th August).

Large quantities of class A, B and C drugs were seized, along with weapons.

A 27 year old woman of no fixed abode, a 39 year old Bournemouth woman and a 19 year old man from Bournemouth were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

The 39 year old woman was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

The 19 year old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

All three have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Sergeant Cam Thompson, of BCP NET, said:

“We will not give up on pursuing those who are suspected of being involved in the supply of drugs in our area.

“We know that drug-related activity has an impact on communities and we value any information that helps us to build an intelligence picture.

“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.”

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