Two arrested after police helicopter and dog pursuit in Raglan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

Two men were arrested following a police operation involving a helicopter and dog in Raglan on October 13.

A cloned vehicle linked to a series of burglaries was spotted from a police helicopter on the evening of October 13 in the Raglan area. Officers deployed a stinger device to stop the vehicle, deflating its tyres. The driver was arrested, but the passenger fled on foot across a ploughed field.

Police Dog Lando pursued the fleeing suspect on the ground whilst a police helicopter tracked him from above. The passenger was caught and handcuffed. PD Lando then searched an area identified by the helicopter, discovering two pieces of evidence that the suspect was believed to have discarded.

A 43-year-old man from the Cardiff area was arrested on suspicion of burglary, possession of a class A drug and going equipped for burglary. A 49-year-old man from the Merthyr Tydfil area was arrested on suspicion of seven offences including burglary, drug driving, going equipped for burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and driving with no insurance. Both remained in police custody for questioning.

How it is being reported

• Police dog bags suspect after helicopter and ground pursuit of cloned carPolice Dog Lando was called to assist after car linked to a string of burglaries was spotted from the airWalesOnline · 14 Oct, 21:54
• Police helicopter and dog help catch burglary suspects after dramatic chaseTwo men have been arrested following an overnight police operation involving a helicopter and a police dog on October 13.South Wales Argus · 14 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Raglan · Cardiff · Merthyr Tydfil · Gwent Police · National Police Air Service

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