Police have arrested three people after searching a home in New Milton and uncovering a substantial amount of suspected Class A and Class B drugs.

Police stopped a suspect on Marryat Road on Sunday, finding Class B drugs, leading them to search a property.

During this search, officers located substantial amounts of suspected Class A and Class B drugs, drug supply paraphernalia and cash. 

Police said that two men present inside the searched address and were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs of Class A and Class B.

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The men were also arrested for allowing to permit use of premises for smoking of a controlled drug of Class B and common assault on an emergency worker, police said.

A police spokesperson said: “A 33-year-old man, 36-year-old man and 26-year-old man, all from New Milton, were arrested.

“All have since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

“Yet again, this was a great team effort by the New Milton Neighbourhood Policing Team, The Neighbourhood Enforcement Team and New Forest District Policing Team.

“Quite frankly, we will not tolerate suspected drug supply in our community. 

“If you have any information regarding any drug-related activity where you live, please report this to us.”