Armed Police Sheffield: Officers spotted in city centre arrest man, 24, for drug related offences

Harry Harrison
By Harry Harrison
Published 12th Aug 2022, 20:38 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2022, 07:16 BST
Armed police were seen in the city centre yesterday, and South Yorkshire Police confirmed the officers made an arrest.Armed police were seen in the city centre yesterday, and South Yorkshire Police confirmed the officers made an arrest.
Armed police were seen in the city centre yesterday, and South Yorkshire Police confirmed the officers made an arrest.
Armed police officers in Sheffield City Centre arrested a 24-year-old man whilst on patrol.
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The officers searched a vehicle on Broad Lane yesterday (August 11), which they believed to be involved in drug dealing, and found large amounts of cannabis and cash inside.

The 24-year-old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

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He has since been released on police bail.

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The arrest happened just outside the NHS walk-in centre and witnesses say they saw three police cars at the scene.