Man arrested after police seize 'large quantity' of suspected Class A drugs in Preston raid
A man has been arrested after police uncovered a haul of suspected Class A drugs during a morning raid at a property in Preston.
Officers from Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address on Chatsworth Street on Wednesday morning.
Once inside, they discovered a significant quantity of white powder believed to be Class A drugs, along with cannabis, cash, mobile phones and weighing scales.
A 23-year-old man from Preston was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
He remains in custody for questioning.
The raid forms part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police’s ongoing campaign to dismantle serious and organised criminal networks across the county.
The operation targets offenders involved in large-scale drug supply, violence, exploitation, fraud and intimidation.
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has backed the force’s approach, which aims both to pursue criminals and to protect those affected by organised crime.
Anyone with information about drug-related activity in their area is urged to contact police on 101 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.