Organised crime arrests as police investigate A66 crash that killed two officers
Summary
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with a car crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough that killed seven people, including two police officers. The crash happened after police chased a Volkswagen Passat that was driving the wrong way and involved serious criminal behavior.Key Facts
- Seven people died in the crash: two police officers and five passengers in the Passat.
- The Passat was driven the wrong way on the A66 after police pursued it.
- Police arrested 12 people, including men and women aged 19 to 61.
- The suspects face charges including being in an organized crime group, firearm possession, and drug offenses.
- The Passat and another vehicle, a Volvo XC60, had cloned license plates and were linked to dangerous driving incidents.
- Four of the five Passat passengers had previous criminal records.
- Police are investigating the crash as the result of serious criminal activity.
- Some of those arrested were released on bail, while others remain in custody.
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