Teenager arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in South Ribble
17 year old was discovered by Police with a bag of Cocaine and cash nearby, in the early hours of this morning.
Last updated 19th Sep 2024
Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of drugs offences following a plain-clothed operation in South Ribble.
At around 1.30am this morning, officers spotted a teenager, dressed in black and carrying a yellow bag, acting suspiciously in the Bamber Bridge area.
Despite trying to run away, officers located him hiding in a nearby bush. A yellow bag containing a quantity of what is believed to be cocaine and weighing scales, while cash was discovered nearby, along with a machete.
A 17-year-old boy from Bamber Bridge has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon. He is currently in custody waiting to be questioned.
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