TWO men have been arrested after police found a large amount of cannabis inside a Basingstoke property.

Officers from the Basingstoke Priority Crime Team and Neighbourhood Enforcement Team carried out two separate warrants at addresses on Knight Street and Priestley Road on Monday, January 8.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "A large amount of cannabis was found inside the Knight Street address following the warrant this morning.

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"Cash and electronic equipment was seized from the Priestley Road property."

Two men, both aged 40 and from Basingstoke, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B.

They both remain in custody while enquiries are ongoing.