A large machete and suspected Class A drugs were found hidden in the bushes near Six Dials, Southampton (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)
A large machete was found hidden in the bushes in a busy pedestrian area.
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary uncovered the sizeable blade in the subway area near to Six Dials.
A deal bag containing a large amount of suspected Class A drugs was also found.
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The knife sweep was carried out by officers and welfare wardens in Southampton, who said ‘better in our possession than the wrong hands’.
A photograph shared online by the force showed the machete alongside a smaller knife and other sharp objects.
Several packets of other drugs were also discovered.
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