Teenager arrested over drugs offences in South Ribble

Thursday, September 19, 2024

At around 1.30am this morning, officers spotted a teenager, dressed in black and carrying a yellow bag, acting suspiciously in the Bamber Bridge area.

Despite trying to run away, our officers located him hiding in a nearby bush. A yellow bag containing a quantity of what is believed to be cocaine, weighing scales and cash was discovered nearby, along with a machete.

A 17-year-old boy from Bamber Bridge has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon. He is currently in custody waiting to be questioned.

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.