A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of drug and knife offences following a proactive stop in Basingstoke yesterday.

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit, based at Whitchurch, were patrolling the town at around 1pm when they noticed that a black BMW did not have any insurance.

The car stopped on Gainsborough Road and due to suspicious circumstances, a search was carried out.

Officers located more than 45 bags of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, a lock knife, £275 in cash and a black balaclava.

A search was also carried out at a nearby address and a large knife was located. All items were seized.

An 18-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of:

• Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B
• Use a motor vehicle without third party insurance
• Drive a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence
• Possess a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place
• Possess an offensive weapon in a private place
• Acquire / use / possess criminal property

He has been bailed to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.