Armed Police Smash Down Shanklin Door in Dramatic Drug Raid
Heavily armed cops stormed a Shanklin home this afternoon, battering down the door with a ram and crowbars. The dramatic raid on North Road saw two arrests made as officers swooped in a pre-planned operation targeting drugs.
Raid Unfolds on North Road
Witnesses described seeing officers burst through the front door using a powerful door enforcer and hoodlum bar. Specialist drugs dogs were on hand to sniff out evidence. The Force Support Unit joined the hunt, with four police vehicles parked outside while searches were carried out.
Drug Supply Investigation
“We can confirm that specialist officers executed pre-planned warrants at addresses on North Road in Shanklin this morning,” said Hampshire Constabulary. “The warrants relate to an investigation into the supply of drugs.”
Two men and a woman were arrested during the raid and remain in custody. Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing and urged anyone with information on drug-related crime to contact the Ventnor Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101.
Community Alert
- Pre-planned police raid targets suspected drug supply
- Two men and a woman arrested
- Specialist dogs and Force Support Unit deployed
- Police call for public help with info on drug activity
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
