Drugs and machete seized with 'multiple arrests' made in Deepdale

A number of arrests have been made after drugs, cash and a machete were seized by police in Deepdale last night (June 24).

An array of drugs - Class A, B and C - were discovered along with a large quantity of cash by officers patrolling the area at around 11pm.

The officers also found one of the suspects in possession of a machete.

Preston's Neighbourhood Police Task Force said 'multiple arrests' had been made.

Drugs, cash and a machete were seized by officers patrolling in Deepdale last night (June 24). Pic: Lancashire Policeplaceholder image
Drugs, cash and a machete were seized by officers patrolling in Deepdale last night (June 24). Pic: Lancashire Police

Lancashire Police has been approached for further details.

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