Four men arrested in latest Preston drugs raid

Four people have been arrested following a raid on a home in Preston last night (July 15).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 16th Jul 2020, 08:02 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2020, 08:08 BST
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The latest raid targeting suspected drug activity in the city took place in Dundonald Street, between Fishwick Parade and Fishwick View.

Preston Neighbourhood Task Force executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act after receiving information from the local community.

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The force said a significant amount of Class A and B drugs have been recovered, leading to the arrest of four men on suspicion of drugs offences.

The stash of drugs Class A and B drugs seized from a home in Dundonald Street, Preston yesterday (July 15). Pic: Lancashire PoliceThe stash of drugs Class A and B drugs seized from a home in Dundonald Street, Preston yesterday (July 15). Pic: Lancashire Police
The stash of drugs Class A and B drugs seized from a home in Dundonald Street, Preston yesterday (July 15). Pic: Lancashire Police

A police spokesman said: "Yesterday, your Preston Neighbourhood Task Force executed a misuse of drugs act warrant at an address on Dundonald Street, Preston.

"Four males have been arrested and a significant amount of class A and class B drugs have been recovered.

"This warrant comes as a result of information from the local community. We thank you for your support."

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It is the latest in a series of raids across the city in recent weeks, with the Task Force seizing thousands of pounds worth of drugs and a number of suspects arrested.

If you would like to report any information to the Preston Task Force, you can contact them at [email protected]