THREE men have been arrested in a village near Winchester on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.

The men were arrested today (July 19) after a warrant in connection with an investigation into drugs supply was executed at an address on Harwood Place, Kings Worthy.

A 27-year-old man, a 25-year-old man from Eastleigh, and a 20-year-old man from Gosport have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

A police spokesperson confirmed that the men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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Inspector Matt Kirby said today: “This direct action has come about from our engagement with the local community, and we are confident we are doing all we can to stop drugs networks operating in this area.

“Every call you make to us is logged and helps us build up an intelligence picture about what might be happening in your community.

“This allows us to take action and protect neighbourhoods from drug related harm caused by this criminality and anti-social behaviour associated with drug-related activity.”