Teen due in court after Police stop car in Ludgershall
He's been charged with carrying a 'knife' amid a car full of drugs and cash
A 16-year-old boy is due in court today (Fri 23 Oct) after Wiltshire Police officers stopped a car in Ludgershall on Thursday evening (22 Oct).
Operation Fortitude officers stopped a BMW around 5pm as it travelled from the Andover direction into Ludgershall.
Three occupants of the vehicle were searched
A large quantity of suspected class A drugs were located
£1,000 cash was found
A knife was also found
A 16-year-old boy who had travelled from London was arrested and later charged with possession of a knife blade in a public place - he has been remanded in custody to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court this morning.
A 32-year-old man from Andover was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and driving whilst disqualified.
A 42-year-old man from Ludgershall was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of a knife blade in a public place. Both men have been interviewed and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Det Con Mark Welch said:
"These arrests and subsequent charge were conducted by officers from Operation Fortitude - our new proactive response unit - working closely with our colleagues in Hampshire Police. It is a good example of how county borders will not prevent us from tackling those intent on travelling into Wiltshire and causing harm."