BMW driver rams into police car and attempts to flee before drugs and cash found

A BMW driver was found with drugs and cash in his car after ramming into a police car and attempting to flee the scene. Police were following the 1 Series, through Rochdale, before the collision on Monday night (July 3).

Greater Manchester Police said the driver attempted to run away but was detained by officers just a short while later.

After searching the black BMW, police revealed they uncovered a large amount of cannabis and cash before the driver was arrested and taken into custody for drugs and driving offences.

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Further details about the incident or why the driver was being followed have not been released. Police shared a picture of the car in question after it had been stopped by officers on a residential street.

A post shared by Greater Manchester Police Traffic on Monday night said: "BMW 1 series was pursued in @GMPRochdale this evening. Unable to get away the driver rammed our vehicle.

"He then attempted to run but was quickly detained. A search of the car located a large amount of cannabis and cash. The driver was arrested for drugs and driving offences."

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