Lymington teen arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Forest Gate Court, Ringwood

AN 18-year-old man from Lymington has been arrested after police responded to reports of drug-dealing in Ringwood.

Officers received reports of drug-dealing in Forest Gate Court in Ringwood at around 1.45pm yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

They spotted an 18-year-old man who matched a description given. He was searched, and class B drugs, cash and drug gear were found and seized.

The 18-year-old man from Lymington was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug, and he remains in custody.

A spokesperson for Hampshire plice said: "Information that we receive from the community is vital and informs where we put our resources and take action against any illegal activity.

"If you, or anyone you know, suspects that an address in your neighbourhood is being used for drug dealing, drug-related activity or associated crime, then please called us on 101."