Man, 21, arrested for the supply of controlled drugs after being stopped on Ranger Street in Accrington

At around 3.10pm on Friday, March 13, officers from the Roads Crime Team were on patrol on Blackburn Road in Accrington when they sighted a suspicious vehicle.

The grey Peugeot 2008 was requested to stop by Lancs Police Specialist Ops and pulled over on Ranger Street, where the 21-year-old driver was detained for a search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

The man was arrested for the supply of controlled drugs, after we seized a large quantity of drugs, believed to be cannabis.

Anyone who thinks illegal drug activity is taking place in their community can contact police by calling 101 or via Crimestoppers.