Fylde Police tackle rise in vehicle crime with late night stop and searches

Fylde Police’s rural task force has been working late night shifts after a rise in vehicle crime.

The team were supported by Lancashire Police’s Specialist Ops unit carrying out stops on drivers.

A spokesman said: “We've been focusing on hot spot areas and ensuring any vehicles and people out and about have been stopped and spoken to, with some of us keeping an eye out in plain clothes.”

During the last week, a car was stopped in St Annes and cannabis was discovered. The driver was arrested for drug driving and possession of a Class B drug. The vehicle was also seized for no insurance.

A BMW stolen from Kirkham was recovered after stinger sites were set up in all routes out of the area. The car was returned to its owner.

A man was arrested in Ansdell after running from police.

He was searched and two mobile phones were found containing evidence of alleged drug dealing. More than £800 cash was also found.

The man was arrested for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, money laudering and obstructing police.

While dealing with him, the team noticed a passing car which took a detour after spotting the police.

Special Ops found the vehicle and the driver was arrested for drink driving and possession of Class A and B drugs.

In total 10 stop and searches were made during the crackdown.

In addition, two ‘high risk’ missing children were found and returned home.