A MAN has been fined for possessing heroin and crack cocaine at Basingstoke Railway Station.

Michael Alleymne, of Banstead, Surrey, appeared by live link at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court for possessing the controlled Class A drugs heroin and crack cocaine.

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The 26-year-old was found in possession of diamorphine (heroin) and cocaine at Basingstoke station on June 3, 2022, by British Transport Police.

He pleaded guilty to the offences on July 13, 2023, which was taken into account during sentencing.

Alleymne was fined £240 and ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge.

Magistrates ordered for the drugs to be forfeited and destroyed.