EIGHT people have been arrested and more than £12,000 in cash has been seized during a crackdown on drugs in Basingstoke.

A total of £12,202.45 in cash has been seized and Class A and Class B drugs have also been taken off the streets during The County Lines Intensification Week, which ran in the borough from Monday, March 4 until Sunday, March 10.

On Monday March, 4 officers executed a warrant at an address in Highpath Way and found a large amount of cannabis, more than £10,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia, mobile phones, and offensive weapons.

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A 41-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B, money laundering and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

A 35-year-old man, also from Basingstoke, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

Both men have been bailed while enquiries continue.

Police Sergeant Karla Leese, from the Basingstoke Priority Crime Team, said: “Our officers have been out disrupting County Lines drug dealing in Basingstoke and Deane. This activity is a priority for my team and we do everything we can to prevent the exploitation of children and vulnerable people in the district.

“We have arrested eight people, seized more than £12,000 in cash, disrupted a number of drugs lines and taken a considerable amount of Class A and Class B drugs off the streets – so the week has been a huge success.

“Where there are drugs, there is almost always violence which is why tackling and disrupting the supply of drugs, especially through County Lines, is a vital part of our work to reduce violent crime and keep people safe.

“Please continue to tell us about any suspected drugs activity in your neighbourhood so we can safeguard children and vulnerable adults and bring offenders to justice.”

On Tuesday, March 5, officers stopped a Mercedes C280 on Brighton Way and seized bags of suspected Class A drugs and £280 in cash.

A 30-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A.

The man received a conditional caution for attempting to possess a controlled drug of Class A.

On the same day, a 28-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of burglary dwelling – with intent to steal and criminal damage following an incident in Sinclair Drive.

Meanwhile, a 30-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man from Oakley were arrested on suspicion of threatening a person with a blade in a public place following an incident in the town centre.

They have been bailed with conditions while enquiries continue.

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On Saturday, March 9, a man was arrested on suspicion of a drugs offence following a proactive stop in Goodman Close.

Officers searched a Vauxhall Antara and found bags of suspected Class A drugs and more than £1,100 in cash.

A 22-year-old man from Hounslow was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.

He has been bailed with conditions while enquiries continue.

On Sunday, March 10, a man was arrested after officers found suspected Class A drugs and more than £400 in a car near Brighton Hill Parade.

Following a search of a Renault Clio, officers found bags of suspected Class A drugs, drug paraphernalia, more than £400 in cash and two mobile phones.

A 34-year-old man from Bracknell was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and acquiring/using possessing criminal property.

He was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and using a vehicle on a road without third party insurance. The man has been bailed with conditions while enquiries continue.

To make a report people can contact police 101 or visit hampshire.police.uk.