Drugs and cash seized from vehicle as police target drug dealing in Clitheroe

One man has been arrested after a large quantity of drugs and cash, plus dealer paraphernalia were discovered in a vehicle stopped by police.
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The incident happened yesterday evening (Thursday) as police carried out targeted patrols.

A spokesman for Ribble Valley Police said on its Facebook page: "Officers in Clitheroe from Team 4 conducted some targeted patrols based on recent intelligence. As a direct result of this a vehicle was stopped and large quantity of drugs and cash were seized along with some dealer paraphernalia.

"The male was arrested and is awaiting interview

"Residents of Clitheroe have been complaining of a recent increase in drug dealing. You said - we did."