Biker arrested in Derbyshire town after failed drugs test – with bike seized by officers

A biker was arrested and saw their vehicle seized after a failed drugs test in Derbyshire.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 29th Apr 2024, 10:50 BST
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On Sunday, April 28, an off-road bike was seized in Bolsover and its rider arrested by officers.

A Bolsover Safer Neighbourhood Team spokesperson said: “The pictured bike was seized earlier this afternoon in Shuttlewood, by officers from Clay Cross SNT, who had been meeting with officers from the safer neighbourhood team in Clowne.

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“Whilst travelling back the bike was spotted and the officers managed to seize the bike.

The off-road bike was seized by SNT officers.The off-road bike was seized by SNT officers.
The off-road bike was seized by SNT officers.

“The rider was then arrested following failing a road side drugs swipe, and also for riding whilst disqualified and with no insurance.

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“Officers from Bolsover, Whitwell and Creswell, assisted by Killamarsh SNT, then carried out an area search to try and locate the other bikes, which were seen nearby.”