Crack Cocaine Found Hidden in Sock After Nottingham Police Stop
A man was caught red-handed hiding crack cocaine in his sock following a spot check by Nottinghamshire Police’s city knife crime team.
Suspicious Vauxhall Astra Sparks Police Pursuit
Officers grew suspicious of a Vauxhall Astra while on patrol in Radford, Nottingham. The car, registered outside Nottingham, was seen loitering oddly on nearby streets. When the vehicle sped off down Clifford Street, PC Ken Tinley switched on his blue lights and sirens to pull it over on Argyle Street.
Drug Haul Found After Man’s Agitated Behaviour
After stopping, officers detained and searched a man inside the car. Despite initial hostility, he became compliant once backup arrived. PC Tinley asked if there were any illegal items in the vehicle. The man admitted he’d “just been to score” and revealed the drugs were stashed in his sock.
“Inside was a scrap of toilet paper containing two off-white rocks wrapped in clingfilm. I suspected this to be crack cocaine and seized the drugs,” said PC Tinley.
The suspect has been reported for summons with possession of a Class A drug.
Police Urge Public to Report Drug Activity
PC Tinley warned: “Drugs and knife crime often go hand-in-hand. Tackling drug offences helps reduce violence in our communities. We urge anyone suspicious of drug activity to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101.”
More High-Octane Action on Police Interceptors Tonight
Tonight’s episode on Channel 5 at 8pm also features a nail-biting chase in Costhorpe, where officers catch two suspects in a stolen vehicle. Plus, a sharp-eyed cop in Radford spots a drink driver three times over the legal limit, while others stop banned drivers and clamp down on unlawful vehicles.
