Man arrested in Preston for drugs and weapons offences after police chase
Suspected heroin and crack cocaine seized during proactive police patrol.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of drugs and weapons offences after a proactive stop in Preston.
Officers from the Preston Task Force encountered the man behaving suspiciously during a routine patrol on Maitland Street, St Matthew's area.
The suspect attempted to flee but was caught following a brief foot chase. Two items were discarded nearby, leading to the recovery of a flick-knife and a package containing suspected heroin and crack cocaine.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of a bladed article. He remains in custody for questioning.
This action forms part of Operation Warrior, Lancashire Police’s initiative targeting serious and organised crime, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
Operation Warrior aims to tackle crime-related issues such as violence, large-scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, working to safeguard local communities from harm.