Suitcase packed with drugs seized by police after man arrested at Lancaster train station

By Michelle Blade
Published 22nd Dec 2022, 16:16 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2022, 16:21 BST
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A man arrested at Lancaster train station had a suitcase full of drugs.

BTP Lancashire @BTPLancs tweeted one hour ago: “A man was #arrested at #Lancaster after he ran from officers.

"The reason soon became clear.

"#StopSearch.

Police officers seized a suitcase full of drugs after arresting a man at Lancaster train station. Picture courtesy of BTP Lancashire.Police officers seized a suitcase full of drugs after arresting a man at Lancaster train station. Picture courtesy of BTP Lancashire.
Police officers seized a suitcase full of drugs after arresting a man at Lancaster train station. Picture courtesy of BTP Lancashire.

"Charged with possession of drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property.

“Remanded in custody for court today.”

BTP Lancashire said later the cannabis seized roughly, including the packing (but not the suitcase!), weighed just over 10kgs.