Two men arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Salisbury

Saturday, 9 March 2024 00:00

Two men were arrested this week after they were stopped by police in Salisbury believed to be involved in class A drug supply.

Officers were in Wilton Road shortly after 4.30 pm on Tuesday (5th March) when they sighted a Hyundai Coupe believed to be involved in the supply of drugs in the area.

Four men were seen to decamp from the vehicle.

Two were detained, and a search of the vehicle led to suspected cocaine and multiple mobile phones being located and seized.

Two 18-year-old men from Salisbury were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

They were taken to Gablecross custody for further questioning and have since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

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