Drug and weapon arrest after police helicopter called out over Halifax
A man was arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon offences after the police helicopter was called out over Halifax last night.
Police were on patrol in Buttershaw, Bradford, when they spotted a vehicle, which they said sped off.
With the help of the police helicopter, officers observed the vehicle being driven into Halifax, with the driver parking the in Spring Hall Gardens.
Police searched the vehicle and arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class B drug.
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