Four men arrested as drugs and weapons seized during series of morning raids in Blackburn

Four people have been after drugs and a number of weapons were seized during a series of raids in Blackburn.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 30th Mar 2023, 15:54 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2023, 16:42 BST
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Police executed warrants at addresses in Lawrence Street, Hazel Close, Bromley Street and Devonport Road on Thursday morning (March 30).

A large quantity of class A drugs, cash, replica Rolex watches, weapons and mobile phones were seized.

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Four men, aged 17, 18, 22, 28, all from Blackburn, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in BlackburnFour men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Blackburn
Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Blackburn
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Two of these men were further arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

They remained in custody for questioning on Thursday afternoon.

Insp Kathryn McIntyre, of the Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “These warrants have come as a result of information the public have shared with us.

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“Drugs are a scourge on our community and I hope the action taken today shows how seriously we take this issue.”

Anyone with information about crime in their area can report it online by calling 101 or visiting https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/.