Two undercover Metropolitan Police officers disguised as a street cleaner and a delivery rider arrested a wanted gang member in London, recovering a machete and class A drugs during the operation.
Footage shared by the Met Police shows one officer wearing a blue coat on a Deliveroo bike pulling up next to the suspect, while another approaches wearing a high-vis jacket and pushing a wheelie bin.
Officers pounce on suspect
The officers then pounce, grappling with the unsuspecting suspect and dragging him to the ground. The officer in high-vis is seen pressing his knees on the suspect while the other deploys a taser.
One officer tells the suspect he is under arrest and reads him his rights, saying: "You're wanted for GBH, stabbing and failing to appear for court for assaulting police. You're also under arrest for a breach of a court order and possession of an offensive weapon."
Weapons and drugs found
Another suspect was also arrested at the scene. During a search of the suspect, officers found a machete concealed in his waistband as well as class A drugs.
Sharing a video of the incident on social media, the Met said: "A wanted gang member's luck finally ran out when officers dressed as a delivery rider and a bin man moved in to arrest him. During a search of the suspect, officers found a machete concealed in his waistband as well as class A drugs. Proof that you never know who is watching..."
Public praise for officers
Many took to the comment section on the video to praise the officers' undercover work. One wrote: "Well done to all the officers who put their own safety at risk", with another adding: "Smashed it!! Quick, decisive and efficient".
The location of the arrest was not revealed.
