32 arrested in Lancashire during week-long ketamine crackdown
Officers seized cash, suspected drugs and weapons after conducting 19 warrants
Lancashire Police have made 32 arrests and seized over £26,900 in cash during a week of action targeting ketamine dealing.
Officers raided 19 properties across Lancaster, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Preston, Skelmersdale, and Chorley.
Suspected Class A, Class B, and Class C drugs were seized, including a large quantity of 'as-yet unidentified white powder'.
Weapons, including machetes, zombie knives and air weapons were also found.
32 people were arrested, the youngest being 15-years-old.
Det Ch Supt Derry Crorken, who is spearheading the operation, said:
“I want to thank everyone who has given information about ketamine supply in their area. This really does make a difference. What you’ve given us is already helping our officers build a better picture of illegal ketamine supply across Lancashire."
Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire Clive Grunshaw said:
“Ketamine destroys lives and damages futures. Its devastating health impacts are well known, so it is encouraging to see early results from the expansion of Operation Shore across Lancashire, taking enforcement action against the criminal gangs and dealers who bring ketamine and other harmful substances into our communities."