Two teenagers charged with multiple offences after 'large quantities of Class A drugs' seized during Fleetwood raid

Police executed a warrant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Hawthorn Avenue on Thursday (January 5).

Large quantities of drugs and a substantial amount of cash was seized from the property when officers entered.

Officers also found property which they believed was “purchased with the proceeds of crime”.

Three people were subsequently arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs as well as other offences.

Two teenage boys, aged 17 and 19, were later charged with multiple offences following an investigation.

Who was charged?

Bradley Taylor, 19, of Hawthorne Avenue, Fleetwood, was been charged with:

- Possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine and heroin)

- Concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B (cannabis)

- Concerned in the supply of crack cocaine

- Concerned in the supply of heroin

- Possession of criminal property

A 17-year-old was charged with:

- Possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine and heroin)

- Concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B (cannabis)

- Concerned in the supply of crack cocaine

- Possession of criminal property

- Breach of a restraining order

Both were due to appear before Blackpool Magistrates on Friday (January 6).

What did Lancashire Police say following the raid?

Chief Supt Karen Edwards said: “You told us that drug dealing was a concern within your community, so we have acted.

“Over the last six months, we have conducted 19 drugs warrants in Wyre.

“We have also been carrying out other proactive policing activity to make sure that those who choose to commit crime are dealt with robustly.

“I am utilising a number of policing tactics, both covert and overt, to support the community intelligence you provide to enable us to bring offenders to justice.

She added: “We will continue to work hand-in-hand with our partners to ensure a coordinated response to protect our communities.

“The message is clear – drug dealing, and drug use is not welcome in Wyre. Offenders who commit any crime within my division need to be reminded that your criminal behaviour will not be tolerated, and you are not welcome here.

“Thank you to the community who provide us with vital intelligence to help us keep our streets safer.

“I can assure you that this type of work will continue all year and we are dedicated to making Wyre a safe place to be.”

Andrew Snowden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire said this type of “proactive policing” was “exactly what the public want to see.”

“Disrupting and dismantling organised crime gangs is a key priority in my Fighting Crime Plan and it's exactly why I'm backing the Constabulary through Op Warrior, to see even more arrests, more asset seizures and more drugs off the streets of Lancashire,” he added.

“Any community intelligence is vital in our fight against organised crime, and I would encourage residents to report suspicious activity or any information that might help us in tackling crime gangs.”