Police seize 24 snap bags of cocaine in Lytham
A driver arrested for class A supply, money laundering and drug driving also faced disqualification and a wanted breach.
Police investigating suspected drug dealing in Lytham arrested a driver after finding 24 snap bags of white rocks and £2,335 in cash.
Fylde Rural Task Force carried out patrols in hotspot areas on Friday night, 30 October, following recent information about drug dealing.
A vehicle noticed the police presence, turned away immediately, then pulled over and switched off its engine. Police searched both the driver and the vehicle and discovered the drugs and cash.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and money laundering. A drug test came back positive for cocaine, leading to a further arrest for drug driving.
Checks also showed the driver was disqualified from driving and was wanted for a breach of a court order. The vehicle had no valid insurance and was seized.
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Source:
Lytham St Annes News