ARRESTS in Deeside following a pursuit through the streets have resulted in weapons and drugs being taken off the streets of North Wales.

Three men were arrested after driving recklessly on Tuesday evening, April 30, and police later recovered a machete and a police-issue baton as well as an unspecified quantity of drugs from their vehicle.

Speaking to the Leader, South Flintshire Police Inspector Steven Owens said: “At 11.07pm, a vehicle was seen driving recklessly through the Sandycroft area but failed to stop for officers from our roads policing unit.

“Tactical options were discussed with the control room and, during this time, four males abandoned the vehicle and made off on foot. Three were arrested nearby and remain in police custody at St Asaph. One suspect remains outstanding.”

In a tweet posted by Sacha Hatchett, North Wales Police Assistant chief constable, she praised the ‘fantastic police work’ in Deeside and said that, as well as recovering the weapons and drugs, a ‘vulnerable person’ was located.

Chief Constable Carl Foulkes also encouraged officers in a tweet to ‘keep up the good work’ following these arrests.