Drugs and firearm seized following raid in St Annes

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 14:14

Drugs and a firearm were found during a raid on a property in St Annes.

Fylde Rural Task Force executed a drugs warrant at an address with the assistance of the Armed Response Unit and Dog Unit on Monday.

A quantity of drugs believed to be heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis have been seized from the address.

A taser device has also been located and seized.

A 48 year old male from St Annes and a 43 year old female from St Annes were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B and possession of a S5 Firearm.

You can email FyldeRTF@lancashire.police.uk with any information or concerns you may have around drug dealing within the Fylde area. For any emergencies call 999.

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