Fleeing moped rider found with weapons and drugs after hiding under tree
Police apprehended a moped rider who fled and hid under a tree, discovering firearms, ammunition, drugs and protective gear in his backpack.
A moped rider evaded police and concealed himself under a tree during an incident. Officers discovered a loaded shotgun and pistol, ammunition, drugs, drug paraphernalia and a protective vest in his backpack.
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Fleeing moped rider hid under tree with bag full of guns, drugs
Officers found a loaded shotgun and pistol, ammunition, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a protective vest in his backpack.