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Suspicious Package Found To Be Containing 'Drugs' At Isle Of Wight Post Office

Police have intercepted a 'suspect package' on the Isle of Wight believed to be containing a quantity of Class A and B drugs.

Isle of Wight Police said that on Wednesday (21), the Newport Shopwatch scheme and Newport Neighbourhood Team officers were notified by Post Office staff at Royal Exchange, about a suspicious package.

Police attended and discovered what's thought to be a quantity of drugs, being sold from the Island to the mainland.

A Newport man has been arrested, with further items discovered at a separate premises in connection with the incident.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:

"A 22-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.

"He’s been released under investigation."

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Posted by Isle of Wight Police on Friday, October 23, 2020

 

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