Occupants of this car arrested. Picture courtesy of Cleveland and Durham RPU
The occupants of this car were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs this afternoon.
They were stopped by officers from the dog section after the Peugeot was seen travelling at speed towards Middlesbrough from Thornaby at about 1pm.
The occupants abandoned the vehicle but were all quickly detained.
Officers searched the vehicle and the surrounding area and the occupants were also arrested for possession of a bladed article and affray. The driver was further arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified and drug driving.
The Peugeot was also seized.
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