Reports of suspicious drug-related activity resulted in a male suspect being detained in Westbourne on Thursday 29 September, and an address in Southbourne was searched.

It was reported that a quantity of suspected class A and class B drugs were located, as well as more than £1,000 in cash.

A 17-year-old local boy was arrested and charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of a class B drug and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday and is due to appear next at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on 5 October.

“Through Operation Viper, we continue to relentlessly pursue those suspected of being involved in the supply of illegal drugs in our communities and we have again taken positive action to disrupt the efforts of those believed to be involved,” said Inspector Nick Lee, of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Police Neighbourhood Enforcement Team. “We will respond to concerns raised by local communities and value the information they provide to assist in our on going efforts.”

If you have any information regarding suspected drug-related activity, contact www.dorset.police.uk/contact. If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.