A TEENAGER is due in court following a vehicle stop by Operation Fortitude officers.
A 16-year-old boy is due in court today (October 23) after Operation Fortitude officers stopped a vehicle in Ludgershall yesterday.
A BMW was stopped at approximately 5pm as it travelled from the Andover direction into Ludgershall.
The three people in the vehicle were searched, and officers discovered a large quantity of suspected class A drugs, £1,000 cash and a knife.
A 16-year-old boy who had travelled from London was arrested and later charged with possession of a knife blade in a public place - he has been remanded in custody will to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court today.
A 32-year-old man from Andover was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and driving whilst disqualified.
A 42-year-old man from Ludgershall was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of a knife blade in a public place.
Both men have been interviewed and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Detective Constabul Mark Welch said: "These arrests and subsequent charge were conducted by officers from Operation Fortitude - our new proactive response unit - working closely with our colleagues in Hampshire Police. It is a good example of how county borders will not prevent us from tackling those intent on travelling into Wiltshire and causing harm."
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