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A teenager who was caught with a “large amount of cannabis” in Blackpool was arrested, as well as his parents after more drugs were found at his home.

A 17-year-old boy – who police said had a “strong aroma about his person” – was approached by two officers at around 12.10am on Tuesday (February 28).

A “large amount of cannabis” was found after the officers searched him.

The teenager was subsequently arrested on Whitegate Drive on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

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He remained in custody for questioning on Tuesday afternoon.

When the officers went to speak to the boy’s parents and carry out a search at his address, two rooms being used for cannabis production were found.

A “significant quantity of cash” was also recovered.

A 41-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested at the address on suspicion of drug offences.

They also remained in custody for questioning on Tuesday afternoon.

“Our enquiries are ongoing,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

Officers arrest Blackpool teen after catching him carrying cannabis before detaining his parents after finding more at his home