An alleged fare-dodger was arrested after being found with a weapon and no ticket.
During train patrols with the British Transport Police, Southend Police and c2c ticket inspectors, a man was stopped when he was found without a ticket.
Instead, he was found with a knife, drugs, scales and a burner phone.
A man was arrested at Southend Central for possession with intent to supply and carrying a bladed article.
Train Patrols with @SouthendPolice & @c2c_Rail Ticket Inspectors.
— BTP Essex (@BTPEssex) March 12, 2020
Male stopped didnt have a ticket.
He did have a knife, drugs, scales & burner phone though.
Arrested at #Southend Central for Possession With Intent To Supply & carrying a Bladed Article.#FocusedOnYourSafety pic.twitter.com/IIW9SIU7I5
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