Cannabis and drug gear seized as police raid home in Shepherds Close, Bartley

A HAUL of cannabis was seized when police carried out a drug raid on a Bartley home early this morning (Monday).

Officers were joined by a specialist search dog when they swooped on the property in Shepherds Close around 5.15am to execute a warrant.

As well as the class-B substance, they found unidentified white powder, cash and other drug-related gear. A Hampshire police spokesperson said the items were seized as part of an ongoing investigation.

A man was issued with a community resolution order for allowing his premises to be used for illegal drug activity.

Posting on Facebook afterwards, officers vowed they were committed to cracking down on drug dealing in the New Forest.

Those with information about drug activity is urged to email richard.williams@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.