Four men arrested after Mercedes carrying drugs and weapon caught travelling at 110mph

Four men from the North East have been arrested after drugs were found in their car when it was spotted travelling at 110mph.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 28th Oct 2020, 15:28 BST
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North Yorkshire Police has said it took the County Durham group into custody after they were travelling in a car containing drugs and a knife.

The vehicle sparked a stop by officers after passing one of its police safety camera vans at the high speed on Sunday, October 25.

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The force has since confirmed the men were from Peterlee and Hartlepool as inquiries continue.

North Yorkshire Police arrested four County Durham men after stopping a car on the A64 near Tadcaster. Image copyright Google Maps.North Yorkshire Police arrested four County Durham men after stopping a car on the A64 near Tadcaster. Image copyright Google Maps.
North Yorkshire Police arrested four County Durham men after stopping a car on the A64 near Tadcaster. Image copyright Google Maps.
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A spokesperson said: “The Mercedes was stopped by officers on the A64 near Tadcaster on Sunday afternoon.

“A search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of what is believed to be cannabis and a knife.

“Four men aged 19 to 38 from County Durham were arrested in connection with drug dealing offences, including the driver who was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

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“One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of having a bladed weapon.”

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