Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of allowing house to be used for drug dealing in Blackpool
“We take reports of county lines and drug supply in Blackpool extremely seriously”
A Blackpool teenager was arrested for drug offences when police targeting drug supply in the town.
In a joint day of action, Blackpool’s Neighbourhood Policing Team and British Transport Police’ County Lines Task Force centred their focus on the town centre and Blackpool North train station.
Wearing plain clothes, patrols were out to identify and disrupt county lines drug gangs, while aslo safeguarding vulnerable individuals at risk of exploitation.
In total, six people were arrested with charges having since been brought against some individuals.
The 17-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and has since been released on police bail with conditions.
A man in his 50s from Blackpool was also arrested on suspicion of permitting the use of a premises for supply of drugs. He was later released with no further action.
Four men from Leeds were also arrested, some facing charges.
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Neighbourhood Policing Insp Jon Campbell-Smith said: “We take reports of county lines and drug supply in Blackpool extremely seriously, and I hope this course of action reassures residents that we will respond to their concerns.
“I would urge anyone with concerns or suspicions to continue to report them to us.”
Detective Inspector Brian Buddo, from British Transport Police, added:
“British Transport Police’s County Lines Task Force is working closely with Blackpool Neighbourhood Policing Team to disrupt County Lines, support policing within the town and keep the travelling public safe.
“This ongoing partnership targets those who exploit vulnerable people and seeks to reassure communities that robust action is being taken.”
Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire. If you have any suspicions at all you can contact police on 101 or if see a crime in progress or you are worried someone is in danger, call 999. You can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.