Man makes off from police with drugs and a cut-throat razor - in a funeral car

Scales were also found in the vehicle.
By Scotsman Reporter
Published 26th Apr 2020, 14:07 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2020, 14:38 BST

A man has been arrested on multiple charges after making off from police - in a funeral car.

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The suspect was behind the wheel of the black limo-type car seen spotted driving erratically exiting the M60 motorway near Denton, Greater Manchester, on Saturday night.

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The suspect was behind the wheel of the black limo-type car seen spotted driving erratically exiting the M60. Picture: Greater Manchester Police/Facebook/PA WireThe suspect was behind the wheel of the black limo-type car seen spotted driving erratically exiting the M60. Picture: Greater Manchester Police/Facebook/PA Wire
The suspect was behind the wheel of the black limo-type car seen spotted driving erratically exiting the M60. Picture: Greater Manchester Police/Facebook/PA Wire

When requested to stop the driver drove off until police eventually got the car to pull over.

But officers then smelled cannabis coming from the vehicle.

After a search cannabis was found inside the car along with scales and a cut-throat razor.

The driver, 29, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of Class A and B drugs and also a bladed article, obstructing police, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, no insurance and suspicion of drug-driving.

Bags of cannabis were found inside the car, along with a cut throat razor and scales. Picture: Greater Manchester Police/Facebook/PA WireBags of cannabis were found inside the car, along with a cut throat razor and scales. Picture: Greater Manchester Police/Facebook/PA Wire
Bags of cannabis were found inside the car, along with a cut throat razor and scales. Picture: Greater Manchester Police/Facebook/PA Wire

A search of the suspect's home address resulted in more drugs being seized and he has now been released under investigation.

Brief details of the incident were given on the Facebook page of Greater Manchester Police's Tameside North Division, with the posting saying: "One thing guaranteed in this job is you never know what you'll come across next. What sort of funerals is he going to?!"