Three arrested, including 16-year-old, after police discover drugs, cash and phones in Preston

Three males, the youngest aged 16, have been arrested of suspected drug offences in Preston.

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On Tuesday (February 6), police had been contacted over issues of potential drug-dealing within the St Anthony’s Highway space.

Two males have been searched beneath Part 23 the Misuse of Medicine Act. This search was damaging and the pair have been despatched on their manner.​

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After a search of a close-by property, three males have been arrested and a considerable amount of suspected Class A medicine, money and cellphones have been recovered. Weapons together with a knuckle duster and Rambo model knife have been additionally seized.​

A 16-year-old boy from Nelson, a 19-year-old man from Manchester and 57-year-old man from Preston have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to produce a Class A drug and cash laundering. All three have been bailed while investigations proceed, police stated.

A spokesperson for police stated: “Operation Warrior is our response to tackling severe and organised crime in Lancashire and delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden’s Combating Crime Plan precedence of disrupting and dismantling organised crime.

“You may report any issues by calling us on 101 or reporting on-line. At all times name 999 in an emergency.”

You can even contact Crimestoppers anonymously, both through their web site or by calling 0800 555 111.

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