'Dangerous' trio arrested after vehicle is stopped and searched in Preston

The Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team Task Force made the arrests on Saturday evening following “a proactive” stop on a vehicle in the St Matthew’s area of the city.

Preston Police reported on their Facebook page yesterday: “All 3 have been arrested for Possession with Intent to supply Class A drugs and Possession of an Offensive Weapon after a search uncovered items in the vehicle.

“The driver of the vehicle does not hold a Driving Licence or Insurance and the tyres on the vehicle were in a dangerous condition.

“This vehicle and the occupants presented a danger to members of the public and it is unknown what their intentions were this evening but we are committed to keeping, you, the public, safe.

“Please continue to email any information into our email address: [email protected]”