Suspected drugs dealer, aged 65, arrested after South Yorkshire car incident

Police have arrested a man aged 65, suspected of dealing illegal class A drugs.

South Yorkshire Police have revealed that Barnsley response officers took action after they saw a suspected drug deal last Sunday (30 August).

A spokesman said: “While out and about on a proactive patrol just outside Barnsley town centre, two response officers had their suspicions aroused by a driver appearing to engage in a drug deal.

“The officers followed the vehicle before asking the driver to stop. When the officers went to speak to the driver to obtain more information, they noticed he was attempting to swallow something.”

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They added the officers told the driver to spit out what was in his mouth, and when the looked at it, it was apparent the driver was attempting to swallow a quantity of wraps of white powder - thought to be Class A drugs.

The driver, a 65-year-old man, was subsequently arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

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