Two arrested after police pursue 'suspicious vehicle' in Accrington and seize £9k and suspected dealer phone
Two men have been arrested after police pursued a “suspicious vehicle” through Accrington before discovering more than £9,000 in cash and a suspected dealer phone.
Officers were on patrol on Thursday afternoon when they spotted a vehicle driving along Penny House Lane which they believed to be suspicious.
Police say the vehicle failed to stop when officers attempted to engage with it.
The vehicle was later found parked on Hodder Street, where two men were seen walking away from a Toyota Prius.
A 21-year-old passenger was detained on Cedar Street following a short chase.
He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs after officers found a phone believed to be linked to drug dealing.
Shortly afterwards, a 23-year-old man believed to be the driver was located at a nearby home address and arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, driving with no insurance and no licence, as well as being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and money laundering.
Police said more than £9,000 in cash was found in his possession.
The Toyota Prius was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
Both men remain in police custody while enquiries continue.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We hope this reassures you that we do listen, and we do act on information given to us.”
Anyone who believes illegal drug activity is taking place in their community can contact police by emailing [email protected], calling 101, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.