A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been arrested after police found seven bags of what they believe to be Class A drugs in his car.

At around 3.15pm yesterday, Monday, October 21, police pulled over a black Audi A4 on Popley Way, Basingstoke, and conducted a search.

Police found and seized seven bags of what they suspect to be Class A drugs, along with £93 in cash.

A 34-year-old man from Addlestone, Surrey, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

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The man has been bailed with conditions, pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "A man was arrested yesterday after officers found suspected Class A drugs during a patrol in Basingstoke.

"Officers stopped a black Audi A4 on Popley Way at around 3.15pm on Monday 21 October and conducted a search.

"Seven small bags of suspected Class A drugs were located, along with £95 in cash. All items have been sized.

"A 34-year-old man from Addlestone, Surrey, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

"He has been bailed with conditions, pending further enquiries."