Andover police arrest suspected drug dealer after chase

Officers from the Rural Crime Taskforce were out on patrol in the area at the time of the chase on Thursday, January 8, following an increase in thefts and burglaries.

They became aware of a silver Honda CRV driving towards the town centre.

Sergeant Cork and PC Bustin followed the car and signalled for it to stop with their blue lights on.

The driver initially hesitated before stopping on Halter Way.

Police image of a stopped car (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

But instead of cooperating, the driver attempted to flee the scene, discarding small packets of white powder as they ran.

PC Bustin managed to chase down and arrest the suspect, with Sergeant Cork providing support.

The driver was subsequently arrested for the following offences: possession with intent to supply Class A, driving whilst disqualified, driving without motor insurance, and driving whilst over the specified drug limit.

The vehicle was seized and impounded.

The owner of the vehicle has been informed to contact the police to retrieve it from the impound.