![]() They arrested two for the theft of £3,000 worth of goods from an Apple Store. Over the national intensification week, police caught eight individuals across Basingstoke. A 35-year-old male was arrested and remains on police bail.Īs a result of the investigations, police intercepted four drug lines. Officers executed a warrant at Grosvenor Road in Aldershot and discovered a cannabis factory with 377 plants with an estimated value of £250,000. Officers also found cannabis, firearms, knives, machetes, and large amounts of cash. In Hart and Rushmoor, police arrested 11 people, with £17,990 worth of heroin and crack cocaine recovered. OFF THE STREETS: One of the knives seized by Hampshire Police (Image: Hampshire Police) Three new flying doctors join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.Three bats, knuckledusters and hammers.Portsmouth Business Week returns to Hampshire this February.They may have a change in behaviour or are suddenly going missing." READ MORE This could be a child with new clothing, an expensive phone or unexplained cash. "We all have a responsibility to look for the signs of exploitation. This week of activity was not only about focusing on criminal gangs who prey on the vulnerable but also about supporting and protecting those who become victims of exploitation. "Last week, we undertook a week of action, executing warrants at key properties known for drug dealing, targeting transport networks used by county lines gangs, safeguarded victims, making significant arrests and removing a considerable amount of illegal drugs from the streets. Targeting these drugs networks is a priority for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and intensification weeks allows targeted resources across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the country to tackle every aspect of these abhorrent organised criminal gangs. Six-day ultramarathon adventure for Hampshire veteranĭRUGS SEIZED: Hampshire Police discovered a cannabis farm during the week of action (Image: Hampshire Police)Ĭhief Inspector Marcus Kennedy said: "County Lines can have a significant impact on violence and crimes associated in our communities.Line holders and runners, often young, vulnerable children, deliver the drugs, with the practice linked to crimes such as human trafficking, modern slavery, child exploitation, serious violence, and the possession and use of weapons. Police said county lines is the practice of dealing drugs using mobile phones, usually from large cities, to towns and rural areas across the UK. ![]() In addition to arrests and stop checks, the police safeguarded 44 vulnerable people. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary led the crackdown during 'County Lines Intensification Week', which ran from Monday, February 27, to Sunday, March 5. Any names, logos, or images are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders.TARGETED RESOURCES: Hampshire Police enter a property in Basingstoke during 'County Lines Intensification Week' (Image: Hampshire Police)Ī Hampshire police force has disrupted eighteen county lines drug networks during a 'week of action' that saw 154 stop checks and 93 arrests. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA, UFC, or any other league or team. Please be aware of and respect the laws regarding sports betting for your jurisdiction. © Copyright 2023 ® Cookie Settings The content of this website is intended to be used for entertainment purposes only.
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