A MAN and woman wanted on warrants have been arrested in Tamworth after a dramatic daylight chase through several streets.

The police operation unfolded about midday on Monday, October 13, when plain clothes officers from the Oxley Proactive Crime Team spotted two persons of interest.

A police spokesperson confirmed to the Leader officers were patrolling the West Tamworth area when they tried to stop a man and woman to speak to them on Duri Road.

Police confirmed the pair, who had warrants out for the arrest, took off.

"On approach, the two ran from police," a spokesperson told the Leader.

"The woman was arrested in a property on Cossa Street, in which during the arrest, the man allegedly hindered.

"The man was arrested, and during a search of him, police located and seized drugs.

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