Footage of the chase has gone viral on social media
Police stopped a wanted man after a 50-mile chase from Blackpool to Greater Manchester - with the driver reaching speeds of 140 miles per hour.
The suspected drug dealer led cops through Cheshire - before eventually being brought to a stop near Manchester. Dramatic police helicopter footage shows unmarked police vehicles joining the chase before the vehicle is brought to a halt. Greater Manchester Police said officers used a stinger at high speed before bringing is to a stop. The force posted the video on social media with the caption: "Brave Greater Manchester Police officers deployed specialist tactics, a stinger a high speed, disabling the offender's car brining it to a safe stop."The car was surrounded and forced to a stop before officers arrested the suspect. A spokesman said a man was wanted for suspected drug offences.
A wanted Drug dealer led @LancsPolice @cheshirepolice 140mph pursuit from Blackpool, until arriving GMP Brave @gmptraffic officers deployed specialist tactics, stinger at high speed, disabling offenders car bringing to a safe stop. Subscribe to our daily newsletter LANCS LIVE NEWS and get all the biggest stories from across Lancashire direct to your inbox
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