A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been arrested following a search in Winchester last week.

On Thursday September 24 officers carried out a search on a man in Staple Gardens.

He was found in possession of a number of suspected class A wraps and officers conducted a search at his address.

A quantity of class A drugs were found at the home and he was arrested for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Another man at the address was also arrested.

Both were taken to custody and since have been released under investigation.

A police spokesperson said today (Wednesday): “Drug related harm is a district and force priority and we will continue to combat the harm that drug use and supply causes to individuals and communities.

“If you have any information regarding drug supply please call 101or use our website to make an online report – https://www.hampshire.police.uk.”