Police arrest teenager in Padiham for possession of drugs

A 19-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested in Padiham yesterday.
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The teenager was arrested in the Stockbridge Road area for possession of drugs with intent to supply. He is due to be interviewed in due course.

Police across Burnley, Padiham and Pendle have appealed to the public to report any suspicions they have about drug use and drug related crime.

Patrols were stepped up in Brierfield and officers pledged action after receiving a flood of complaints about drug users congregating in an alleyway.