Suspected cannabis dealer arrested near Bulwell after public help police chase

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug supply near Bestwood Road after fleeing police on foot. Members of the public helped officers detain the suspect.

Man arrested near Bulwell after cannabis deal interrupted by officer

A suspected drug dealer was arrested on Bestwood Road, between Bulwell and Bestwood Village, just before 4pm on 25 September, hucknalldispatch.co.uk reports.

PC Ford first spotted the driver when he ran a red light in front of a marked police vehicle and was ordered to stop. A strong smell of cannabis inside the car prompted the officer to ask for the driver's details — but the man fled before they could be recorded.

The suspect sped off, clipping a stationary vehicle before abandoning the car and running into woodland. PC Ford pursued him on foot through bushes and brambles, and accepted a lift from a passing driver who had spotted the suspect's direction of travel.

A second member of the public helped physically detain the suspect until further officers arrived. During the chase, police recovered a large black bag that had been discarded, containing a significant quantity of cannabis. A subsequent search warrant at the suspect's home in Bestwood uncovered thousands of pounds in cash.

The 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis, driving without due care, failing to comply with a red light, and criminal damage. He has been released on bail under strict conditions while investigators assess the scale of the operation.

Sgt Alex Piggott thanked those who intervened: "The driver and his partner who pointed our officer in the direction of the suspect and even offered him a ride, as well as the member of the public who helped us detain the suspect while other officers were on their way — for that, we are eternally grateful."

Piggott added that the force would continue pursuing those suspected of drug supply. "Drugs are a complete blight on our communities and are linked to other serious offences such as knife crime and anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhoods," he said. "This is why we will always pursue those who think they can evade the law."

Source: Google News UK — Crime (en)