Suspected drug dealer arrested after police chase and house search in Sheffield

By Claire Lewis
Published 27th May 2021, 07:13 BST
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A suspected drug dealer was arrested after throwing wraps away while running off from police officers on a Sheffield estate.

Officers responding to reports of drug dealing on Bolsover Road, Firth Park, spotted a suspect, who attempted to run off.

He was eventually detained and wraps of white power were found discarded nearby.

Other items were seized following a house search.

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A cordon of police tape is pictured (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)A cordon of police tape is pictured (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
A cordon of police tape is pictured (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

Anyone with information about drug dealing in Sheffield communities should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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