Over 1200 people arrested in first year of Lancashire's operation tackling organised crime

Lancashire Police say over 1200 people have been arrested in the first year of Operation Warriors - their dedicated operation to tackle serious and organised crime in the county.

The operation is dedicated to bringing more offenders to justice as well as stripping them of their cash, cars and other assets.

They say 1,212 suspects have been arrested. They have also:

• Safeguarded 352 vulnerable children and adults
• Seized 10,550 cannabis plants
• Claimed £1.2 of cash £1.2M of cash.

Lancashire Constabulary’s Assistant Chief Constable Sam Mackenzie said: “We are determined to leave no stone unturned in our efforts to rid local communities of organised crime and the misery it can cause.

“We’ve spent the last twelve months relentlessly pursuing those causing the most harm to our communities and our efforts are paying off with a significant number of arrests as well as over a million pounds worth of cash, drugs and other assets seized.

“However, we’re determined to go after more. To that end, I would urge anyone with information about organised crime to come forward."

Anyone with information about organised crime can contact Lancashire Police online or by calling 101.