Chorley Police investigating two active crimes after busy day involving knife & drug recovery

“Chorley and South Ribble Task Force have been busy, busy, busy”

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Chorley Police has confirmed they are currently investigating two active crimes after what was a busy day for their Task Force.

Chorley and South Ribble Task Force were out on duty yesterday, and they took to social media at 9:30pm to reveal they had been “busy, busy, busy”.

Across the day, the force conducted 13 stop and searches, recovered one knife, recovered “a large amount” of Class A drugs along with three burner phones, issued three youth referrals and carried out three safeguarding visits at vulnerable premises.

Following their activity, the force confirmed: “We are now investigating 2 active crimes and we are making contact with the landlords of two premises to ensure they are secured to help make your community a safer place to live.”

Sgt Harrison of Chorley & South Ribble Task Force then added: “If you have any information about drug use or other criminality in your area then you can contact us on [email protected]

“All information will be treated confidentially.

“Together we can make your community a safer place to live.”

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