Whilst patrolling on Sunday evening, police officers from the District Support Team in Ballymena were alerted to possible drug activity in the area.
Subsequently, several individuals were detained and searched under the ‘misuse of drugs act’.
However, one individual made off from the police resulting in an unusual tactic by one of the officers to chase and eventually capture the male.
Following the incident, a police spokesperson said: “In a shocking turn of events, one male took off from police on foot. Police quickly commandeered a bicycle from a willing member of the publicq and used it to pursue the male and keep him in sight.
“With the help of the Tactical Support Group who were patrolling nearby, the male was then stopped and arrested for possession of Class A and B substances and related supply offences.
“Further searches were carried out and resulted in further drug seizures. The male is now in custody and is assisting police with enquiries.”
