FOUR people have been arrested after police found a large quantity of drugs at an address in Winchester. 

Officers executed an arrest warrant on Wednesday, July 3, at a property in Cobbett Close, Stanmore, as part of an investigation into drug supply in the city.

A large quantity of suspected cannabis and Class A drugs were located.

As a result, a 43-year-old woman, a 44-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and a 15-year-old boy, all from Winchester, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug. All four remain in custody.

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A police spokesman said: “This warrant is part of our ongoing effort to target and disrupt the supply of drugs in Winchester. Drug supply exploits the most vulnerable members of our society and causes harm, violence and misery which is why we will continue to relentlessly pursue those involved.

“Please let us know if you have any information about drugs supply in your area – you may not always see an immediate police deployment, but every piece of information you provide will help us work behind the scenes to build up a bigger picture, allowing us to take action.

“You can report information to us by calling 101, visiting out website or by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers online or on 0800 555 111.

“If you have any information about this specific incident, please use reference 44240167119.”