SPRINGFIELD — When Springfield police stopped a blue Honda Civic for running a red light early Friday, the officers noticed the passenger trying to hide something.

It was about 3 a.m. and Tiffany Evans, 20, was headed home after a night of work.

"During the traffic stop the officers could see that young Tiffany was attempting to hide a large amount of packaged heroin on her person," said Springfield police Sgt. John Delaney. "Since she was just coming from work at a local strip club she did not have enough clothing on to conceal the illegal narcotic."

Officers Matthew Longo and Jose Canini had Evans step from the car. As she did, "47 bags of heroin fell easily to the pavement," Delaney said.

Evans was wearing "loose-fitting jean shorts" that did not conceal, or hold, much, Delaney said.

"There was no pant leg," Delaney said. "That's how short they were. She tried to put them inside the pants, but she couldn't get them in there."

Her shirt was similarly skimpy, Delaney said.

Evans, who has an address in Albany, was charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in District Court in Springfield.