Four Arrested in Winchester Drug Offence Operation

In an ongoing campaign to combat drug-related harm, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary executed a successful operation leading to the arrest of four individuals suspected of drug offences. The operation unfolded at an address on Pemerton Road in Winchester on 12 October.

Officers conducted a raid, during which a substantial quantity of suspected Class A drugs, cash, and mobile phones were seized. The operation is part of the Constabulary’s comprehensive “Fortress” initiative aimed at reducing the impact of drug-related activities on the community.

Among those arrested is a 52 year old woman from Winchester, taken into custody on suspicion of permitting the use of a premises for supplying Class A drugs, assaulting an emergency worker, and causing public disorder. Additionally, a 24 year old man from Fareham, a 31 year old man, and a 35 year old man, both from Winchester, were apprehended on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

As of now, all four individuals remain in police custody.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary encourages the public to report any suspicions of drug-related activities in their vicinity by contacting them at 101. Every tip received aids the police in building an intelligence database, facilitating timely and effective action against drug offences. For those who wish to report information anonymously, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111.