Co Antrim: man (40s) arrested and 'significant quantity of drugs' recovered by police after vehicle pursuit
A man has been arrested after police seized a significant quantity of drugs following a vehicle pursuit on Monday evening (December 29).
The man was arrested on suspicion of a number offences and remains in police custody at this time.
Sergeant Wallace said: “At around 9.15pm, officers were attending a report in the Antrim area when they observed a white Audi A4 acting suspiciously. A short time later, the same vehicle was reported to have been seen breaching a red light in the Broadway roundabout area of south Belfast, before doing a U-turn on the Donegall Road.
“Officers pursued the vehicle, which continued to drive in an erratic manner on the M2 country-bound, and swerving onto the hard shoulder to undertake vehicles.
“It also swerved at a police vehicle, narrowly avoiding a collision. Officers continued to pursue the car after it exited the motorway, and it later crashed into a field at the junction of the Moat Road and the Cherryhill Road, near Templepatrick.
“A quantity of suspected Class A drugs together with drugs paraphernalia, a passport, and mobile phones were also located inside the vehicle by police.
“A man aged in his 40s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of offences including failing to stop for police, driving whilst unfit through drunk or drugs, dangerous driving, possession of a Class controlled drug, and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply. The man remains in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries.”
Anyone who might have any information, which could help police, including mobile or dash-cam footage, is asked to get in touch via 101, and quote reference number 1419 of 29/12/25.
Alternatively, a report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.