Three men arrested in Derry on suspicion of possession drugs after failing to stop for police

Police have arrested three men after the vehicle they were travelling in failed to stop for officers in the Clooney Road area of Derry on Friday, June 21.

At around 11pm, it was reported that a white BMW was driving erratically at the junction of the Ardlough Road and the Carnmoney Road area of the city.

The vehicle, which was described as being in a dangerous condition, then made off from police and was later discovered crashed and abandoned a short time later in a field in the area. It is believed that three males made off from the car following the incident.

Inspector Craig said: “Officers subsequently detained the males and following a search of the vehicle, it was reported that a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs were located by police.

“One man aged 20 years old was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply and various motoring related offences.

"Two men aged 23 and 22 years old were also arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply. All three men are currently in police custody at this time.

“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area at the time, who may have dashcam or other footage which could assist our investigation, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1868 21/06/24.

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/  or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”