Around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 police officers were conducting traffic abatement operations in the area of Barnes Corner, Southampton, when they had cause to stop a motorcycle carrying two persons.
The pillion passenger, a 20-year-old male, got off the bike and officers observed a belt clip which appeared to hold a folding knife.
They then conducted a search of the person and recovered a knife in his waistband. The item was seized and the male was arrested for having a bladed article in a public place.
A further search of his person revealed several paper twists containing suspected controlled drugs.
He was further arrested for possession of controlled drugs. The subject was subsequently transported to the Hamilton Police Station and detained.
Superintendent Arthur Glasford, of the Tactical Division, stated: “Traffic abatement operations may involve speed checks as well checks for compliance with traffic laws, but during these operations officers are also on the lookout for persons who may have illegal items in their possession.”
“These include weapons and drugs. There have been a number of persons found with knives and other bladed or pointed weapons in their possession. Please be advised that persons found in possession of these items without lawful excuse will be arrested and brought before the courts.”
