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Rossendale Police seize £16,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco products

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Thousands of pounds worth of illicit tobacco products have been seized from two shops in Rossendale.

East Lancashire premises fail underage knife sales

Monday, November 25, 2024

On the week beginning 11^th November, officers from East Lancashire were out conducting an underage sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week of action to tackle knife crime.

Over 600 knives recovered in East Lancashire after knife crime operation

Monday, November 25, 2024

626 knives have been recovered throughout East Lancashire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.

Lancashire Police visit St Christopher’s CE High School to inspire future police officers

Monday, November 25, 2024

Students at St Christopher’s High School in Accrington were given a unique opportunity to learn first hand about careers when Chief Inspector Claire Pearson from Lancashire Police visited the school on Wednesday 13^th November 2024.

Teenager charged following disorder in Bacup town centre

Friday, November 22, 2024

We have charged a teenager following disorder in Bacup town centre.

Successful road operation in Hyndburn

Friday, November 22, 2024

On the 20^th November 2024, Hyndburn Police, in collaboration with the DVLA and Hyndburn Council, conducted a successful operation targeting illegal and untaxed vehicles in the Bridge Street area.

Hyndburn Police crackdown on illegal vapes and tobacco

Friday, November 8, 2024

On 30^th October 2024, Hyndburn Police, working together with Trading Standards seized a large quantity of illegal goods from an empty commercial property in Oswaldtwistle.

Joint police operation targets illegal off-roading in Pennine Moorland

Monday, November 4, 2024

In a continued effort to tackle illegal off-road motorbikes being ridden on the Pennine Moorland surrounding Rossendale and Rochdale, Lancashire Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police carried out a joint operation on Saturday 26^th October 2024.

East Division success at Special Constabulary awards

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Several Special Constables have been celebrated at an awards ceremony for their contributions to Lancashire Police and the public. The event, held at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in Hutton, on Tuesday 15th October, was attended by Specials from across Lancashire and was presented by Assistant Chief Constable Karen Edwards.

Blackburn and Hyndburn Police host diversionary activity to tackle anti-social behaviour

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn Safer Neighbourhoods Team, alongside Blackburn Neighbourhood officers, proudly organised a ‘Sparktacular Stroll’ at Witton Park, an interactive diversionary event aimed at young people.

Man arrested following vehicle interference in Great Harwood

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

We have arrested a man in connection with vehicle interference in Great Harwood.

On 30^th October 2024, we were called to a report of a man trying car door handles on Frankland Chase, Great Harwood.

Lancashire Police and other emergency services join forces for Bonfire Night safety campaign

Friday, October 25, 2024

Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) are once again joining forces to tackle anti-social behaviour and promote safety ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations.

Burnley shoplifter jailed

Friday, October 25, 2024

A shoplifter has been jailed for numerous shoplifting offences in Burnley.

Neighbourhood Policing Team conduct successful operation in Hyndburn

Friday, October 18, 2024

The Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with multiple partner agencies, carried out Operation Rally on Wednesday (16^th October 2024). The operation aimed to address community concerns, tackle anti-social behaviour and remove unsafe vehicles from the streets.