Man arrested after police stop vehicle in Blackpool and find large quantity of suspected Class A drugs

Police said officers from its Specialist Operations Team pulled over a car on Preston New Road at around 7.30pm on Thursday evening.

The vehicle was searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and officers reported finding a “large amount” of suspected Class A drugs inside.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Fleetwood, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

He has since been released on bail while further enquiries are carried out.