Crack cocaine, cannabis, baseball bat and a machete were found in a car after it was stopped by police as three men have been arrested.
Police stopped a car while on patrol in Johnson Street in St Mary's on Thursday, August 27, which they believed to be involved in a robbery earlier in the day.
As a result three people aged between 18 and 19 were arrested.
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The arrests included a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman from Southampton, both on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and robbery.
An 18-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, robbery, attempted robbery, and possessing a Class B drug.
They are all still in custody while investigations continue.
Officers noticed the vehicle on Johnson Street and stopped it for further investigation.
A search of the car revealed several mobile phones, cannabis, crack cocaine, a baseball bat, and a machete.
These were all seized by the police.
A nearby house was also searched, uncovering more suspected crack cocaine, police said.
The incident in St Mary's on Thursday, August 27, was part of the Building a Brighter Future programme.
The programme is a joint effort by local authorities and organisations to reduce crime and improve St Mary's.
A spokesperson for the police said: "The Building a Brighter Future programme brings together a number of local authorities and organisations to work to tackle crime and rejuvenate St Mary's.
"As a local policing team, we are carrying out patrols throughout the day, and have placed a particular focus on addressing drug-related crime and activity and anti-social behaviour.
"When you see them out in the area, our officers are always happy to stop and discuss any issues you may want us to look into further.
"You can also share information with us by calling 101, going to our website, or by sharing it with the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously."
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