A 15-YEAR-OLD and a 49-year-old man from Fordingbridge have been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs.

Officers forced their way into a property in Waverley Road, Fordingbridge on September 12 at around 6am and seized a knife and several electronic devices.

The search was done under a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant with the raid described by Ringwood Police as a 'clear message that drug-related activity will not be tolerated.'

A spokesperson for Ringwood Police said: "Shortly before 6am, a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed at an address on Waverley Road, Fordingbridge.

"After forcing entry to the property, officers seized a knife and several electronic devices, including mobile phones.

"A 15-year-old boy and 49-year-old man, both from Fordingbridge, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

"They have since been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

"We'll be sure to bring you any further updates on this one as and when we're able to."