Update: Five arrested after Crawley helicopter pursuit

Five Crawley men have been arrested over possession of cannabis with intent to supply following a helicopter search and police raids.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jun 2016, 14:42 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:39 BST

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The helicopter and a police dog unit were called after a moped driver allegedly failed to stop for police, said the National Police Air Service’s Twitter account.

A police spokesman said: “Police, acting on intelligence, seized a moped in Broadwood Rise, Crawley, at about 3pm on Sunday (29 May).

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“The NPAS police helicopter assisted in the search for the vehicle and two people, who identified themselves as the rider and the pillion, were arrested.

“Officers executed search warrants at a number of address in the area, which led to the arrest of three further suspects.

“A 19-year-old man from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and theft, has been bailed until 31 July pending further enquiries.

“A 21-year-old man from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, has been bailed until 31 July pending further enquiries.

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“A 19-year-old man from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, has been bailed until 31 July pending further enquiries.

“A 20-year-old man from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, has been bailed until 31 July pending further enquiries.

“A 19-year-old man from Crawley, arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and failing to stop a vehicle when required to do so by a police officer, has been bailed until 31 July pending further enquiries.”

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