£600K Cocaine Haul And Loaded Gun Seized After High-Speed Chase In Luton

(MENAFN- Pressat) Bedfordshire Police have seized a substantial quantity of suspected Class A drugs and a loaded firearm following a high-speed vehicle pursuit in Luton on Saturday night.

At approximately 11:30 PM on June 29, officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Marsh Farm area as part of an ongoing proactive operation. The driver failed to stop, and a pursuit was authorised through several areas of the town, including Dallow and Farley Hill. The vehicle was brought to a stop on Beechwood Road shortly after midnight.

Following a search of the vehicle, officers recovered approximately 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine, tightly packaged and concealed within hidden compartments. The estimated street value of the drugs is believed to exceed £600,000.

Also recovered was a Beretta 92FS 9mm semi-automatic handgun, loaded with 38 rounds of ammunition, located in a modified compartment beneath the driver's seat.

A 29-year-old man, of no fixed address, was detained at the scene and taken into custody. He is currently being questioned on suspicion of:

• Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs,

• Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and

• Dangerous driving.

Enquiries are ongoing, and officers are working to identify additional individuals believed to have fled the area on foot.

A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police said:

Police are appealing to the public for information and are particularly interested in any dashcam or residential CCTV footage from the Dallow, Beechwood Road, or Chaul End areas between 10:30 PM and 1:00 AM on the night of the incident.

Anonymous reports can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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