2 men from Ryde remain in custody on suspicion of drug offences after being stopped by Police in Ashey last night (Wednesday).
It was at 21:00 that officers conducted a stop check on a Peugeot 208 on Ashey Road, pulling the vehicle into the forecourt of Ashey Garage.
Officers conducted a search of the locally registered vehicle and discovered suspected Class A and Class B drugs, as well as cash.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that a 59-year-old man from Ryde was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and 2 drug driving offences.
A 29-year-old man from Ryde, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.
Both remain in custody at Newport Police Station at this time.
Well done Police. The future of our children and grandchildren will not improve until the Government beef up sentences for drug dealers. Financial penalties are zero deterrent. Suspended sentences are zero deterrent. Long custodial sentences are the only way to go.
The Police also need public support by way of information on dealers and gangs. Report suspicions to crime stoppers or the Police directly.
Totally agree with you Keith
Agree 100%
At least these Numpty’s have been caught.
Sadly to be released without any real effective deterrent imposed.
Modern sophisticated tags need to be implemented with monitoring, tracking and rules of behaviour laid down.
I strongly agree with all of you. The law as it is, is an ass and well past it’s sell by date. For those of you that do not agree with capital punishment, which is your right. How about bringing back the birch? Unless they are criminally insane, they will not come back for a second dose. See, quick and easy and no one gets hurt, well they do, I tell lies, ha ha.