Police found a stash of cannabis and ketamine inside the Mini...

A 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing following a police chase in Preston.

The man was pursued after a Mini failed to stop for officers in London Way at around 5.30pm yesterday.

The driver continued to Victoria Road and past the Capitol Centre towards Preston, before pulling over in Ashleigh Street, off London Road.

The vehicle was searched and officers found a quantity of ketamine and two vacuum bags of cannabis.

The 25-year-old driver, from Preston, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of a Class B drug, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and failing to stop when directed.

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A police spokesperson said: “We have arrested a man over drugs offences following a proactive vehicle stop in Preston.

“At around 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 25), officers from our Roads Policing Team had reason to stop a Silver Mini One on London Way.

“When requested, the driver failed to stop, continuing to travel towards Preston before eventually stopping in Ashleigh Street.

“Following a search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, officers found a quantity of what is believed to be ketamine, along with two vacuum bags containing suspected cannabis.

“A 25-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of a Class B drug, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and failing to stop when directed.

“He is currently in custody waiting to be questioned.”