£50,000 worth of cigarettes found in vehicle 'being driven dangerously' on M1
Police have discovered around £50,000 worth of cigarettes and a quantity of drugs in a vehicle they spotted being driven dangerously on the M1 motorway.
Officers from the PSNI Interceptors team from Sprucefield said they stopped the vehicle using ‘pre-emptive tactics’ to prevent the likelihood of a pursuit.
"The driver attempted to make off, but was unable to do so, instead choosing to crash into a barrier at the roadside,” a police spokesperson said.
The vehicle was searched and approximately £50,000 worth of cigarettes along with a quantity of drugs was found.
Police said the driver was arrested for dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving with no insurance, failure to provide a breath sample at the roadside and possession of Class B drugs.
“He was subsequently charged to court for the offences, whilst our colleagues in HMRC are progressing the other matters,” police confirmed.
The vehicle was also seized.