Police make major find after stopping car on cloned plates in Birmingham
Officers on patrol spotted a grey Nissan Juke on cloned plates being driven around the Handsworth.
A pursuit followed but the car was quickly brought to a stop, where Class B drugs and money were discovered.
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A live bullet was also retrieved during the search.
All four were arrested on suspicion of theft of a car, while the 17-year-old defendant was also arrested on suspicion of possession of ammunition and Class B drugs.
A 19-year-old man, was also arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and driving without insurance.
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WMP said: "Three men and a teen have been arrested by officers who spotted a vehicle on cloned plates.
"While patrolling around Handsworth, the Roads Policing Unit officers spotted a grey Nissan Juke with cloned plates, and after using tactics to bring it to a stop following a short pursuit, all four were detained.
"Following searches, the car was found to be stolen in July. Further searches from the officers found a live bullet, Class B drugs and cash.
"All four were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
"One of the four, a 17-year-old boy, was also arrested for possession of ammunition and Class B drugs.
"Another of the four, a 19-year-old man, was also arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and driving without insurance.
"All four remain in custody for questioning."
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