WATCH: Police storm Portsmouth house in early morning drugs raid seizing cannabis

By Freddie Webb
Published 27th Oct 2023, 15:06 BST
Updated 27th Oct 2023, 15:06 BST
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Police burst into a house in Hilsea and seized some cannabis during a drugs raid.

Video footage shows officers piling into the house in Torrington Road this morning. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said the warrant took place shortly after 7am.

Portsmouth Police reported on Facebook: “As we continue to relentlessly pursue criminals and tackle crimes that cause harm to our communities we carried out a warrant at Torrington Road in Hilsea this morning after receiving information about drug supply in the area.

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Police carried out the raid in Torrington Road, Hilsea, this morning (October 27). Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.Police carried out the raid in Torrington Road, Hilsea, this morning (October 27). Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Police carried out the raid in Torrington Road, Hilsea, this morning (October 27). Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

"Officers from Portsmouth North Neighbourhood Policing Team seized drugs paraphernalia and a small amount of drugs.” Police remain in the area today to speak to nearby residents.

The spokesman said the seized substance was cannabis and there was evidence of drug production at the address. Anyone with information is advised to call 101, quoting the crime reference number 44230439680.

Reports can also be submitted online via the police website.