Hampshire man arrested after speeding vehicle found to have 'white powder' inside

David George
By David George
Published 1st Mar 2023, 10:41 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2023, 10:41 BST
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A MAN has been arrested after a speeding vehicle was stopped by police – and found to have ‘white powder’ inside.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary arrested a man in Hedge End, in the early hours of this morning, after patrolling officers saw a vehicle whiz by them at speed.

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A spokeswoman for the police force said: ‘Officers were on patrol in Hound Road at around 3.50am today [March 1] when a vehicle drove past them at speed.

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The man was arrested early this morning.The man was arrested early this morning.
The man was arrested early this morning.

‘The car was stopped in Hamble Lane and the driver was detained for a search. A quantity of white powder was seized from the vehicle.

‘The driver, a 27-year-old man from Southampton, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. He remains in custody at this time.’

Anyone with information that could help the police is asked to phone 101, quoting the reference number 44230083184.

In an emergency, always dial 999.