Teenager Charged after being Spotted on Off-Road Bike by Officer with Drone
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A teenager has been charged after being spotted on an off-road bike by a neighbourhoods officer with a drone.
Around 2:10pm on Friday 2nd January, a 16-year-old boy was detained by police after Middlesbrough Neighbourhood team officers spotted him on an off-road bike in the Hemlington area.
When stopped, he was allegedly found in possession of a large quantity of class A drugs including crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis, a lock knife and a large quantity of cash.
He was also believed to be disqualified from driving, and failed a roadside drugs wipe.
The male was arrested and later charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of a bladed article in a public place, possession of a class B controlled drug, driving whilst disqualified, failing to provide a specimen for analysis and no insurance.
He was due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Saturday 3rd January.