The machete and drugs found by police in the search (Image: North Dorset Police)
A ROUTINE stop search by police in Dorset discovered class B drugs and a machete.
On Tuesday, February 28 a stop search was carried out by police in the area of Blandford town centre.
From the search, several items of controlled class B drugs were seized as well as a machete.
Following the incident, an 18-year-old is now under investigation by police.
If you have any concerns regarding people carrying weapons or bladed items they can be reported to 101 or online at the Dorset Police website.
The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally is either four years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
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