An 18-year-old teenager riding a Sur-Ron electric bike with a machete concealed down his trousers was arrested in a dramatic police swoop in Chorlton, south Manchester.
Arrest Details
The arrest on Friday was described by police as 'significant'. A quantity of suspected Class A drugs was also seized. Greater Manchester Police said the arrest came during a 'proactive operation targeting drug-related activity' in Chorlton, focusing on known hotspot areas.
Police spotted the man on a Sur-Ron bike 'riding dangerously at speed.' Officers quickly detained him and identified the machete hidden down his trousers. The weapon was safely recovered, and a subsequent search revealed cash and a concealed package. A further search in a police vehicle uncovered 79 snap bags containing suspected Class A drugs.
Police Statement
A force spokesperson said: 'Officers acted quickly to remove a dangerous weapon and drugs from our streets. We remain committed to tackling drug dealing and the harm it causes in our communities.'
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and possession with intent to supply drugs. He remained in custody for questioning on Friday afternoon.
Community Policing
This arrest forms part of ongoing work to tackle drug supply and serious violence. PC Billingham of GMP's City of Manchester South Neighbourhood team said: 'As part of our commitment to neighbourhood policing, officers are out every single day with a mixture of plain clothes operations and high visibility policing.'
