Man arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after stop and search in Preston

Officers from Lancashire Police’s Prosper Partnership team were carrying out routine patrols in the Miller Road area of St Matthew’s when they spotted a man “acting suspiciously”.

Police carried out a stop search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and discovered a large quantity of what is believed to be cannabis.

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A 32-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

He remains in custody and is due to be questioned.

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A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.

“It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities.”