A large haul of drugs was seized by officers out on patrol in a Southampton park. 

Officers apprehended a man in East Park on Friday after they spotted drug-related activity.

A ‘significant’ amount of drugs were seized after a 33-year-old man was searched.

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The man, of no fixed abode, has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B.

He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

Officers said they will ‘continue to patrol these parks and all times of day’ and will 'tackle the use and supply of drugs in the city.’