Drugs bust on Palatine Road in Blackpool sees 19-year-old male arrested

Acting on community intelligence the Town Centre Neighbourhood Team descended on Palatine Road after a number of reports of drug related activity.

A 19-year-old male was searched and had been found in possession of a large quantity of suspected drugs.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply of Class A as well as being in concerned in the supply of drugs.

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A spokesperson for Blackpool Police said: “This is proof that we will always act on information in order to remove drugs from our communities.

“You can continue to report these issues and others to us directly, via Crime Stoppers or In The know.”