Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs hidden in man’s pants

    What appeared to be a routine traffic stop on the Chester Pike lead to the discovery of several bags of cocaine hidden in a man’s pants.

    The Daily Times reports a Philadelphia man was discovered Friday night to have been concealing 89 bags of drugs in his pants after police noticed a large bulge in the front of his jeans.

    According to the report, the Philadelphia man was ordered to take off his pants after he was taken to the Sharon Hill Police station.The Daily Times reports police found bags of cocaine and heroin once the man removed his pants.

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