THREE men are due to appear in court later this week following a major drugs raid in a Hampshire town.

The men were charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis after almost 60 officers raided the Fordingbridge Club last Friday.

Police say small amounts of Class A and Class C substances were seized during the raid.

Chief Inspector Gary Cooper said: "This is one of a number of drugs related warrants executed in the Fordingbridge area in the past year.

"Drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour is something we take very seriously and remains a priority for us over the next year.

"We are fortunate to have received useful information from members of the community about the use of drugs in the town."

The raid comes three months after Shaun Wells, 23, of Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, was found dead following a night out at the club.

However, police say the raid on the club was "not directly linked" to Mr Wells's death.