Eight charged after Blackpool drug raids seize 1kg of cocaine, £11k cash and weapons
Eight people have been charged as part of a major investigation into the supply of cocaine and ketamine in Blackpool.
Police carried out a week of action across the resort, searching a number of addresses and seizing more than £11,000 in cash, over 1kg of cocaine, mobile phones and weapons, including a Nazi war dagger.
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, the following were charged last week with conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs:
- Cole Muir, 27, of Bela Grove, Blackpool
- David Winstanley, 42, of Westmorland Avenue, Blackpool
- Curtis Crothers, 21, of Staining Road, Blackpool
- A 17-year-old girl from Blackpool, who cannot be named for legal reasons
- Katherine Young, 33, of Dickinson Road, Blackpool
- Daron Warner, 26, of Midgeland Road, Blackpool
- Lewis Mason, 26, of Webster Avenue, Blackpool
They have appeared, or are due to appear, before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court.
A 72-year-old woman from Blackpool who was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “These arrests and charges came as a result of information provided by you, the community.
“If you suspect criminal activity is taking place in your area, we ask that you let the police know about it and we will take the appropriate action.
“While these arrests were part of a week of action, we want to be clear that this work is ongoing and our officers are on the streets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
The action forms part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police’s response to serious and organised crime, backed by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner.
Anyone with information about suspected criminal activity is urged to contact police via 101 or report online.
Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
In an emergency, always call 999.