2 arrested with drugs, cash after Flock traffic stop in Berkeley

Police found large quantities of cash and illegal narcotics in the car, according to initial reports.

2 arrested with drugs, cash after Flock traffic stop in Berkeley
Police stopped a wanted vehicle and arrested two people Monday on Allston Way. Scanner Insider

Berkeley police arrested two people Monday afternoon after getting a Flock alert about their wanted vehicle, authorities report.

A reader who saw the arrest underway just south of the police station asked The Scanner to learn more.

Berkeley police initially got the Flock automated license plate reader alert on Adeline Street at about 2:50 p.m., records show.

Minutes later, officers converged on Allston Way and surrounded a red sedan, ultimately arresting a man and woman, BPD said.

Police stopped a wanted vehicle and arrested two people Monday. Scanner Insider

Police found large quantities of cash and illegal narcotics in the car, according to initial reports.

The vehicle had been wanted by the CHP in connection with a felony evasion case, Berkeley police said.

This story will be updated as additional details become available.

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