Four arrested after drugs and blade were found in Basingstoke

Three of those arrested are teenagers

Investigations are ongoing
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 7th Nov 2025

Four people have been arrested after officers found what they believe to be Class A drugs, a knife and over £2000 in cash in Basingstoke yesterday (6th November).

A 23-year-old man, two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested.

They've all since been bailed with conditions as investigations are ongoing.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight spokesperson said, "We attended a property on Winterthur Way on 6 November and located suspected Class A drugs, a knife and more than £2,400 in cash. All items were seized and four people were arrested.

"A 23-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and Class B, possessing a controlled drug of Class B and possessing a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place.

"A 16-year-old boy from Luton was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

"A 16-year-old boy from Axminster was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

"A 15-year-old boy from London was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A."

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