£15,000 worth of drugs found after vehicle stopped in Fleetwood

£15,000 worth of drugs was found after vehicle was stopped in Fleetwood.

On October 31, officers stopped a vehicle on Copse Road.

Following a search a large quantity of cannabis was located in the boot of the vehicle, having an estimated worth of £15,000.

A man, 44, from Fleetwood, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and has been bailed until 30th January 2024.

Chief Inspector Dave Hannan said: “This was a great proactive stop by officers who uncovered a significant quantity of cannabis.

“Drugs, and the criminalities surrounding them, can have a significant impact on local communities and we are dedicated to tackling these issues.

“We will not tolerate drugs in Fleetwood and would encourage anyone with information to come forward.”

Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire and delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden's Fighting Crime Plan priority of disrupting and dismantling organised crime.

It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities.

If you have any concerns or information about crime happening in your area, you can report this by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency, online via our website Report an Incident - Lancashire Constabulary - Report Online or anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.

 

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