Police have seized a substantial quantity of drugs, weapons and £15,000 in cash during a raid at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, with one person currently on bail.
Officers executed a warrant at the Gunwharf Quays property, discovering a safe packed with illegal substances alongside significant amounts of cash. The operation resulted from intelligence provided by local residents.
Portsmouth Police announced the successful operation on their Facebook page, revealing the extensive seizure included cocaine, cannabis, ketamine, magic mushrooms, ecstasy, steroids, THC vapes, edibles and additional unidentified substances. Officers also confiscated a machete and knuckleduster during the search.
The haul totalled £15,000 in cash plus the substantial drug collection, representing a significant blow to local criminal activity.
Community intelligence leads to major bust
The St. Thomas and Eastney & Milton Neighbourhood Policing Teams conducted the Section 8 PACE warrant following extensive intelligence development. The force credited community cooperation as crucial to the operation’s success.
“The result speaks for itself,” Portsmouth Police stated, highlighting their teams’ dedication and continued efforts to pursue criminal activity in the area.
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Investigation continues
The suspect remains on police bail whilst investigations continue. Authorities emphasised their commitment to tackling drug-related crime and acknowledged the vital role of community partnership in identifying suspicious activity.
Police described the seizure as evidence of their “relentless pursuit of criminals” and stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration between law enforcement and local residents in maintaining community safety.
