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Six men have been arrested on suspicion of drug and other offences following a proactive vehicle stop in Bournemouth.

Officers from the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Neighbourhood Enforcement Team (NET) stopped a vehicle in Lorne Park Road on the evening of Saturday 24 June 2023.

Two occupants were detained for a search and a quantity of suspected cannabis and a knuckle duster were reportedly recovered.

Following further enquiries, a series of warrants were subsequently conducted at several addresses in the Bournemouth area, which resulted in suspected illegal drugs reportedly being located as well as cash and a large amount of cigarettes which are believed to be counterfeit.

A 22-year-old man from Bradford in West Yorkshire was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs, possession of a class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 31-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug and selling counterfeit tobacco products and a 20-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, possessing a class C drug with intent to supply and selling counterfeit tobacco products.

A 21-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs, supplying a class C drug, possessing a psychoactive substance with intent to supply, possession of counterfeit currency, selling counterfeit tobacco products and handling stolen goods.

A 23-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs, possessing a class B drug, possessing an offensive weapon and theft.

A 27-year-old Bournemouth man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs and possession of a class B drug.

All six men have been released on police bail as officers carry out further enquiries.

Detective Inspector Jon Sainsbury, of the NET, said: “We are committed to taking positive action to disrupt the actions of those reported to be involved in the supply of illegal drugs and other criminal activity in our communities.

“This proactive vehicle stop by officers has led to the reported discovery of a quantity of suspected illegal drugs and counterfeit cigarettes and we are continuing to carry out a detailed investigation into this matter.

“We remain grateful to our communities for supporting our ongoing efforts to tackle reported criminal activity of this nature and I would continue to urge members of the public with any information to please report it to police online at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.”