Hampshire police seized cannabis, a mobile phone and almost £400 in cash from the passenger of a vehicle in Southampton during a stop for suspected drug-related activity.[1] Two more phones were recovered during a vehicle search, one of which had been deliberately damaged.[1] A spokesperson for Hampshire police said officers were able to recover key components from the damaged phone, including the SIM card and battery, for further examination.[1]

Officers seized two illegal e-scooters and reported the riders for driving without insurance and a licence.[1] Two cars being driven without valid insurance were also seized and a stolen van was recovered.[1] Officers from teams across the north and west of the city were out the previous day carrying out proactive patrols and enforcement activity.[1] They were joined by specialist motorcycle officers and the proactive Roads Policing Unit.[1]

Yahoo News UK’s syndicated account records the same cannabis, e-scooter and vehicle seizures during the Southampton operation.[2] The work forms part of Hampshire police’s Operation Enduro, which aims to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour and target illegal vehicle use.[1] The spokesperson said the operation will continue in Southampton in the coming weeks.[1]