Police Nab Two After Suspicious Car Stop in Sutton-in-Ashfield

Officers from the Ashfield Operation Reacher team clocked two suspects acting dodgy in a car around 1.10pm on 21 March. The vehicle was spotted cruising through Sutton-in-Ashfield with no valid MOT certificate, so cops pulled it over in Ashgate.

Search Uncovers Suspected Illegal Items

Despite being stopped, the pair kept acting suspiciously. A thorough search of the car uncovered suspected illegal items, leading to their immediate arrest.

Operation Reacher Keeps Streets Safe

“Stops like this are a police power we use on a daily basis to detect criminal activity and help keep communities safe,” said an officer. “I am pleased we arrested two suspects after this latest stop but our investigation remains ongoing.”

Have Info? Call Police or Crimestoppers

If you know anything, ring police on 101 quoting incident number 318 of 21 March 2023. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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