Two units of Lancashire Police - the Preston Task Force and Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team - have been busy cracking down on drugs activity after concerns were raised from communities across the city.
During lockdown, and in the weeks following the lifting of restrictions, raids have taken place at homes in Plungington, Ashton, Deepdale and Fishwick.
The following are all of the successful raids in which police targeted those suspected of involvement in the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal drugs in Preston.
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Preston Task Force has been carrying out a number of raids targeting drug activity in the city this summer
2. July 15, Dundonald Street, Fishwick
Four men arrested and a significant amount of class A and class B drugs are recovered after the task force raid a terraced home in Fishwick.
3. July 8, Fishergate Hill, Broadgate
Two men arrested after officers stopped a suspicious vehicle. Plastic bag seized containing around 20-30 wraps of class A heroin and crack cocaine. Driver also failed a drug wipe for cocaine. Search conducted at suspects' home uncovered 1,200 in cash.
4. July 2, address unknown, Preston
Two raids conducted at homes in the city, with one local man being arrested. A significant amount of class B drugs (cannabis), cash and high-value vehicles are seized by the task force.