A MAN was found with deal bags of cannabis after police attended a recreation ground in Otterbourne in response to concerns around anti-social behaviour (ASB).

PS Marsh-Clasby and PC Fry carried out a patrol of Oakwood Recreation Ground on Thursday evening following reports of ASB at the basketball court area.

Several groups were found along with three men who were sat around a small fire in a sheltered area. One of the men was said to be “evasive and had an aroma of cannabis about him and was searched”.

PC Fry said: “A bag containing multiple deals of cannabis was found in his pocket along with a large number of empty deal bags. The male was arrested and taken back to his home where a search was conducted in his bedroom. A suspected taser was seized and will now be sent off for examination.

“The male was de-arrested and left in the care of his parents and will be invited to attend a police station for a voluntary attendance interview once all seized items have been examined.”

Police have said that they will continue to conduct patrols in the area and take action against any offences identified.