Two men have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs following a dramatic but brief car chase at a Plymouth retail car park.
The incident took place earlier today in the Friary retail car park in Exeter Street and saw officers from Plymouth's Proactive Team briefly pursue a black Ford Puma.
Video captured by a local shopper, Myla, caught part of the chase which saw the Ford Puma attempt to head down a road in the car park. However, moments later, a number of unmarked police cars carried out a tactical stop, blocking in the suspect's car.
The passenger of the Puma was seen on the footage racing from the car on foot, pursued by a number of officers from the Proactive Team. A member of the public was also seen pulling up in a large vehicle and joining the foot pursuit.
A spokesperson for the Proactive Team told PlymouthLive: "Two males have been arrested following an incident at the Friary retail car park today. A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of class A drugs.
"A 27-year-old male has also been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs."
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said the arrests followed "a failure to stop and collision with a police car at a retail park off Exeter Street, Plymouth, on the afternoon of Tuesday 2 December."
Both men were taken to Charles Cross police station custody suite where they remain awaiting interview.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 or via the online website link here quoting crime occurrence number 50250307819.
Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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