An arrest has been made in Lewisham after 276 bags of cannabis were found and a man allegedly failed to stop for police and was driving erratically.

On March 22, a man was arrested on suspicion with intent to supply Class B drugs, along with five other offences according to police.

The suspect is alleged to have been riding a stolen motorbike.

Police say he failed to stop multiple times and he is alleged to have been driving dangerously – posing a risk to the public.

The stolen motorbike was returned to its owner and the cannabis seized.

Lewisham MPS tweeted: “#Arrested #ChargedandRemand “Excellent work by the proactive officers on the Lewisham Neighbourhood Tasking Team.

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“Male arrested for Possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and FIVE other offences whilst riding a stolen high powered motorcycle.

“The subject had previously failed to stop for police on multiple occasions, driving erratically putting members of the public at risk.

“276 bags of cannabis off the streets and a stolen motorcycle returned to its rightful owner.

"#NTT #SpaceForOne."