A 25-year-old man from Salisbury was handed a 24-month suspended prison sentence for drugs offences.

Benedict Blues, of Elm Grove, pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in supplying a Class A drug, one count of being concerned in supplying a Class B drug, one count of being concerned in supplying a Class C drug and one count of possession of a Class B drug.

Southampton Crown Court heard on Friday, March 12 officers executed a pre-planned warrant at an address in Fordingbridge on February 23 2019, which they believed the occupants to be concerned in the supply of drugs.

Officers searched the property and located a quantity of LSD, Ketamine, Tramadol and cannabis – all of which was seized as a result.

Benedict Blues pleaded guilty to these offences and was sentenced to 24 months in prison – suspended for 18 months.

He was also ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.