A BASINGSTOKE man has been arrested for possession of a firearm following a series of drug raids across the town this morning.
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s Northern Investigation Team executed a series of drugs warrants at properties in Winklebury Court, in Winklebury, Montserrat Road and Falkland Road, in Popley, Castle Road, in Eastrop and Ferndown Close, in Beggarwood.
A 31-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested for possession of a firearm after the gun was found at a property in Ferndown Close and is currently in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Ron Mawejje from the Northern Investigation Team said: "We will continue to investigate and take proactive action against drug-related crime within the Basingstoke area.
"Today's operation gives a clear message that we will not tolerate drug activity in the town."
Inspector Ben Taylor from the Basingstoke Neighbourhood Policing Team added: “We encourage anyone who has information or concerns in relation to drug misuse to continue to report these concerns to their local Neighbourhood Policing Team.”
If you’re concerned about drug-related crime where you live, or if you’re living in fear or debt because of drugs, please contact your Neighbourhood Policing team on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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