A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences in Hoglands Park, Southampton.
Plain clothes officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of affray after stepping in to detain an individual involved in a fight that had broken out in the park.
After searching the suspect at around 4pm on Wednesday, officers found ten large pots of cannabis in his possession, along with a quantity of cash and two mobile phones.
The suspect was further arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs – additionally suspected class A pills were also seized.
In a Facebook post, a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “Yesterday afternoon, Bargate officers deployed in large numbers in plainclothes, covertly patrolling the city centre.
“At approximately 5pm two Bargate officers observed a group of males fighting in Hoglands Park and stepped in to detain one.
“Ten large individual pots of cannabis were found in his possession along with a quantity of cash and two mobile phones – suspected class A pills were seized.”
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They added: “The 23-year-old male was further arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.”
Bargate officers later attended the home address of the suspect, and a search of his home revealed a further 41 deal pots of cannabis alongside several significant size bags of cannabis.
Further class A, B, and C drugs were also seized from the property as well as a large quantity of cash and more mobile phones.
The police spokesperson added: “It is initially suspected that the number of drugs seized hold an estimated street value in the thousands of pounds.
“The male remains in custody whilst enquiries continue. Drug related harm in our communities is a priority for the Bargate team.”
They added: “We will endeavour to continue these proactive, high visibility and plainclothes patrols.
“If you have information in relation to drug supply in the city, please contact us on 101 or use our website. The information you submit will be sent directly to your local officers.”
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