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Police officers pounce on suspected burglars in Swindon’s Old Town

byDaniel Jae Webb
30 August 2023 | 3.55pm
Police officers pounce on suspected burglars in Swindon’s Old Town
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Police officers pounced on suspected burglars in Swindon this afternoon (Wednesday).

There were dramatic scenes in High Street, Old Town, at around 2pm – as half a dozen police vehicles flooded the area in a bid to catch the alleged thieves.

Two people were taken out of the vehicle and detained following reports of a theft from a supermarket in Melksham.

Officers found a large quantity of champagne and spirits along with cannabis resin and cash within the vehicle.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of theft, while another man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of theft, possession of a class B drug and money laundering. They were both taken into custody for questioning.

Roads policing officers, a dog unit and local units were spotted in attendance – with the road blocked for a short time.

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