Drugs and weapons seized after car is stopped in Sunderland

At about 4.25pm yesterday, Thursday, September 25, officers were travelling in Hylton Road when a grey Audi caught their attention.

After carrying out checks on the vehicle, police followed it and saw the driver stop and head into a convenience store.

Suspecting something was wrong, officers observed the vehicle before speaking to the driver and a male passenger.

A search of the car located a number of bags of white powder believed to be amphetamine, along with a baseball bat, golf club and pick axe handle.

Two men – aged 37 and 36 – were arrested and taken into custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Robson, of Northumbria Police, said: “This was an excellent example of officers trusting their instincts after spotting something that looked suspicious.

“Their keen eye resulted in a quantity of illegal drugs being taken off our streets and a number of offensive weapons being seized.

“An investigation is ongoing into the discoveries, and we make no apology for our robust stance on tackling drug-related crime in our city.

“We know how detrimental and corrosive an impact that drug misuse can have on the most vulnerable in our communities, so we will continue to do all we can to seize these illicit substances, and take action against anybody found in possession of them.”

The two men have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone who sees anything suspicious in their community is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria force website or by calling 101. In an emergency, ring 999.

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