Local Priorities Drugs and related issues Message

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Drugs and related issues, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Sergeant Wilshere, of Waterside Neighbourhood Policing Team again led from the front at the weekend.
Shortly after 2pm on Saturday (12 July), it was he who stopped a vehicle on the Marchwood Bypass.
A subsequent search of the Audi and driver inside revealed a large quantity of cash and suspected Class A drugs stuffed inside a vape, pictured below.
A 34-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A.
He has since been released on conditional police bail, pending further enquiries.

The illicit drugs market is big business, worth an estimated £9.4 billion a year and drug deaths have reached an all-time. Taking the health harms, costs of crime and wider impacts on society together, it is estimated the total costs of drugs to society are over £19 billion, which is more than twice the value of the market itself.

If you are adversely affected by antisocial behaviour in your community associated with drug use, The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 outlines the flexible tools and powers that the police, local authorities and other local agencies can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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