16 year old boy with a knife and drugs in his possession arrested

In the early hours of this morning (30 March), police were out and about in the Water Lane area of Totton. Suspicious activity prompted them to stop two males.

The officers spoke to the two men and also conducted a routine stop and search. In doing so, they found a quantity of class B drugs and also a knife; both were seized.

As a result of their actions, police arrested a 16 year old male on suspicion of possession of a class B drug, and also possession of a bladed article in a public place. He has since been released whilst investigations and further enquiries are carried out. 

Police are urging the public to continue reporting any suspicious activity. Resources may be limited, but without reports, this will never change. Please report anything suspicious by calling 101.

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