A suspected drug dealer in Nottingham ran from police leaving a trail of banknotes behind him as he fled

A suspected drug dealer fled from police leaving behind a trail of banknotes after a routine car stop in Top Valley.

Two officers were on patrol in the early hours of Tuesday, May 2, when they were drawn to a grey Volkswagen Beetle at the Ridgeway which was driving over the 20mph speed limit.

As the vehicle came to a stop at Petersfield Close, a man quickly fled the car and ran down a footpath and as one of the officers pursued the man, banknotes began to fall from his pockets. He was caught in a rear garden and was searched where a bundle of white and brown wraps was found in his pocket, believed to be heroin and crack cocaine.

Officers also found some cannabis discarded in the garden and found a quantity of banknotes in his coat.

A set of scales were also found in the vehicle. A 37-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested for drug offences. The 37-year-old man also tested positive for cocaine and was arrested for drug driving.

Neighbourhood Inspector Paul Ferguson said: “This was a great result by two officers on a routine patrol in Top Valley.

He added: “Heroin and crack cocaine can ruin lives and we will constantly pursue those who deal or bring these drugs into our city and county.”