Arnold – Two suspects were arrested and a knife, cash, and canisters of nitrous oxide were seized— by patrolling officers.
Members of the Gedling North neighbourhood policing team were on patrol in the Arnold area, keeping people safe during the night-time economy, when their suspicions were piqued by a car spotted in a car park off High Street.
The occupants were stopped, and searches were carried out, which resulted in officers finding a bag inside the vehicle containing a hunting knife.
Nitrous oxide canisters, often known as ‘laughing gas’ – and balloons, as well as a large amount of cash, were also seized while officers carried out their inquiries at around 11:20 pm on Friday (6 December).
Two men, aged 22 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife in a public place and possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide—which is a Class C drug—for wrongful inhalation.
PC Michael Callan, of the Gedling North neighbourhood team, said: “This was a really good stop by Gedling North’s proactive beat team.
“The whole team was involved, and I hope it reassures members of the public that the local night-time economy is regularly patrolled as part of our daily work to crack down on crime and protect people from harm.
“I also hope our arrests and seizures serve as a reminder to people that we will take robust action against anyone suspected of carrying a knife or any other weapon on our streets and also that nitrous oxide, while legal to buy, is considered a controlled drug when possessed and used for wrongful inhalation.
“As a team, we will continue to patrol in hotspot areas to deter anyone thinking about committing any kind of crime.
“Anti-social behaviour, violence, and drug use will not be tolerated in our communities, and we hope our presence in these areas and our proactive work will assist those who need us on a night out, as well as making people feel safer.”
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