Preston man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences

A 31-year-old Preston man wanted on suspicion of drugs offences has been arrested, say police.

Officers arrested Christopher Sharp yesterday (Tuesday, December 8), just 48 hours after police issued a public appeal to help find him.

Lancashire Police detectives said Sharpe has been arrested in connection with a drug supply conspiracy investigation.

A police spokesman said: "Further to our earlier appeals, wanted man Christopher Sharpe was arrested yesterday (December 8) in Preston.

Lancashire Police have arrested wanted man Christopher Sharp, 31, from Preston, in connection with a drug supply conspiracy investigationplaceholder image
Lancashire Police have arrested wanted man Christopher Sharp, 31, from Preston, in connection with a drug supply conspiracy investigation

"Sharpe had been wanted by police in connection with a drug supply conspiracy investigation."

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