Hayling Island Man Busted for Drugs and Weapon at Dawn

A 51-year-old man from Hayling Island was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, April 24th. Hampshire Constabulary stopped him at 5.15am on Portsdown Hill Road.

Heroin and Weapon Charges Land Him in Trouble

The man faces suspicion of possessing a Class A drug – heroin – and carrying an offensive weapon in public. He has since been released from custody but remains under investigation.

Police Crack Down with Operation Fortress

The drug found on him is set to be tested at a forensic lab to confirm its contents. Hampshire police say this bust is part of their ongoing fight against drug crime across the county under Operation Fortress.

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