As well as many concerning drug and drink-drive stops, officers have found a vehicle full of weapons in Blackpool, attended to a smashed up Porsche Taycan in Preston, and have taken uninsured and unroadworthy vehicles off the road.
On at least two occasions, people wanted in other policing areas have been stopped in Lancashire.
A caravan stolen in North Yorkshire was stopped just over the Lancashire border in Gisburn after a police ‘sting’ and in Preston, a distinctive black and white Range Rover was boxed in on suspicion it was linked to a man wanted by police in Wales for ABH and threats to kill.
Social media commentators said: “Crazy how you found him even though he was so careful to keep such a low profile…”
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1. Porsche Taycan
This is a very sorry-looking Porsche Taycan after an accident on the A6 in Preston.
The driver was dealt with at the road side for driving without due care and attention, and was reported for summons. Photo: Lancashire Police
2. Weapons
This collection of weapons was found during a 'proactive stop' by an officer in Blackpool on Match 31.
One person was arrested for multiple offences and enquiries are on-going. Photo: Lancs Police
3. Stolen caravan 'stung'
This caravan had just been stolen from North Yorkshire when it was picked up in on the A59 near Gisburn by Lancashire Police.
The vehicle was stung by patrols before being stopped and the driver arrested. Photo: Lancs Police
4. VW Golf
The driver of this Golf was stopped in Nelson and the car was found to be fitted with a device to alter its mileage. It has now been seized and the driver reported for the offences. Photo: Lancs Police
5. Speeding 3 series
This speeding BMW 3 series caught the attention of police patrols in Brockholes Brow, Preston after reaching 49mph.
It was stopped on Blackpool Road, Preston and the driver was found to be in possession of cannabis and failed a drugs test for the same. Photo: Lancs Police
6. Drink driving
This Mini Cooper had been involved in a damage only road traffic collision in Blackpool Road, Preston.
The driver smelt strongly of alcohol and failed a roadside breath test with a reading of 77ug - more than twice the limit of 35.
In custody the driver provided an evidential sample of 93ug. Photo: Lancs Police