A suspected drug dealer kept "a significantly large" amount of drugs hidden in his clothes, police have said.
He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs after being found with cash, scales and multiple phones on St Mary's Street on Monday night.
Police say his behaviour attracted the attention of officers who stopped and searched him.
After being taken into custody, police also found "a significantly large" amount of class A drugs hidden in his clothes and arrested him on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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In a statement on the Southampton Police Facebook page, a spokesperson said: “The message is simple. Drug supply will not be tolerated in our communities.
“Bargate officers will apprehend those who deal drugs and prosecute them with the full force of the law.
“As always, any information regarding drug dealing in your communities which you would like to make us aware of, please call 101 or submit intelligence on our website.”
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