Rider arrested and motorbikes seized after failing roadside drug test and fleeing from the police in Portsmouth
A motorbike rider was arrested after fleeing from police in Portsmouth and later failing a roadside drug test.
Police spotted two motorbike riders travelling on Northern Road towards Portsbridge Roundabout on Saturday, April 4 with one of them failing to stop.
Police lost sight of both riders, however following enquiries officers tracked them down with a road side drug wipe of the man that fled testing positive for cocaine and cannabis. Both bikes had false number plates and were seized.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “A 25-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of drug driving/riding, failing to stop for police, driving/riding without insurance, and driving/riding otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He has been released under investigation whilst our enquiries continue.”