Four arrests after police raids in Fareham and Gosport

Officers have been recovering drugs, weapons and stolen goods

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 17th May 2023
Last updated 17th May 2023

Three men and a woman have been detained following a series of police raids in Hampshire.

Police officers seized drugs and recovered drugs during the operations across Fareham and Gosport on Tuesday (May 16th).

Among the items taken were a suspected firearm and crossbow, from a house in Sunbeam Way.

A 35-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were detained at an address in Westfield Road after officers found a large quantity of items believed to have been stolen, including a quantity of cash, high value mountain bikes, e-scooters, alcohol, and disc cutters.

The pair have been questioned on suspicion of handling stolen goods and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Both have been bailed until August 16th, pending further enquiries.

In addition, a 34 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in supply of Class A and B drugs at an address on Kiln Road.

He has been released from custody without charge, but remains under investigation.

A 48 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and theft at an address on Battery Hill. He has been bailed until August 16th pending further enquiries.

Chief Constable Scott Chilton said:

"We're absolutely determined to take our approach to relentlessly pursue criminals and today's an example of that."

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