Teens arrested after 'throwing package' away during police foot chase near Stourbridge
Officers on patrol spotted the teens in High Street, Lye, Dudley, on Wednesday, August 13.
The pair, aged 16 and 18, ran off when approached, according to police.
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Police said the suspects threw a package away during the foot chase.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Refusing to let them get away, two suspects were chased, with the officers also catching the moment a package was thrown away.
"The suspects were arrested and the package found to contain a large amount of Class-A drugs.
"A further search also found a large amount of cash and a kitchen knife.
"The pair, a boy aged 16 and a man, 18, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place and for possession of Class-A controlled drug with intent to supply."
Both suspects have since been bailed with strict conditions while police investigation continues.
The arrests were made by officers from the force's Project Guardian Taskforce.
Project Guardian is a specialist taskforce which tackles knife crime and youth violence.
There is particular emphasis on reducing knife crime for under 25-year-olds through a range of tactics from plain-clothed operations to high visibility patrols.
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