Police have arrested three suspected drug dealers after responding to ‘suspicious’ activity in broad daylight in a Winchester street.

Officers from the City Neighbourhood Policing team were called to Paternoster Row shortly after 12pm on Tuesday, March 15, where they carried out a search of four people.

During the search, officers located a quantity of what they suspect to be Class A drugs and cash.

Three men aged 25, 34 and 49, all from Winchester, have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

They have been questioned by officers and released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Winchester Police said: “We'd like to take this opportunity to remind you to get in touch if you suspect drug related activity in your area. Even the smallest pieces of information can help us develop a stronger intelligence picture.

“Call us on 101 or report online at www.hampshire.police.uk/.

“Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.”