Woman allegedly found with 'large knife' and drugs after Portsmouth police ambush

Police ambushed a car before a woman was allegedly found with a large knife and drugs.

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Police in Sandringham Road, Fratton | Stu Vaizey

Officers stopped a driver of a grey Honda Jazz in Sandringham Road, Fratton, at about 7.30pm on 24 May.

Police searched the car and “found suspected cannabis and cocaine, as well as a large knife”, the force said.

A 44-year-old woman from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, possession with intent to supply drugs, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

She has been bailed until 24 August while further enquiries are carried out.

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