Two men from Southampton have been arrested after police found a large quantity of Class A drugs at an address on Suttones Place.

It comes after officers spotted suspicious behaviour on the M3 southbound at around 4pm on Thursday, October 24, and pulled over a Seat Leon.

Police found a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs and drug paraphernalia following a search of the vehicle at Fleet Services.

A 50-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and using a vehicle without third party insurance.

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In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “Following this arrest, officers carried out a search of a property on Suttones Place, Southampton, and located suspected Class A drugs in the early hours of this morning (October 25).

“A 30-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drugs.

“Both men remain in custody while our enquiries continue."