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Van chased by police before driver arrested and drugs seized

A man was arrested in connection with drug and road traffic offences.

Van chased by police before driver arrested and drugs seized — The van has been seized. Police Scotland

22nd Aug 2021

Police pursued a van through Fife after it failed to stop before the driver allegedly tried to escape on foot.

Officers gave chase and caught a man who was arrested in connection with drug and road traffic offences.

Fife Road police said a quantity of Class A and B drugs were recovered with an estimated street value of £1000.

Fife road police stopped a van — Fife road police stopped a van Police Scotland

The man was allegedly driving while disqualified and without insurance.

The van has been seized and the man will appear in court on Monday.

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