Officers conducting routine patrols in Bursledon in the early hours this morning (4 July) have arrested a man on suspicion of drug supply offences
It comes after officers stopped a black Vauxhall on Shop Lane at around 1.30am this morning and engaged with the driver to ascertain his reasons for being in the area.
A search of the driver, and subsequently of the vehicle, uncovered a quantity of suspected Class A drugs and a quantity of cash – these were seized alongside a mobile device.
A further search of an address on Alma Road located further quantities of cash and a quantity of Class B drugs.
A 21-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.
He remains in custody at this time.
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