A MAN and a woman from Basingstoke have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after police stopped a vehicle in the town.

At approximately 11.15pm on Thursday, August 8, officers spotted suspicious activity near a car on Attwood Close.

Police later stopped a car on Worting Road, carrying out a search. They found and seized suspected Class A drugs, mobile phones and cash.

A 28-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

The pair remain in custody whilst Hampshire Constabulary carried out further enquiries.