A van in Blackpool just didn’t look right to a patrolling police sergeant. When the vehicle was stopped, the driver tested positive for drugs, had no licence or insurance, the vehicle was on cloned plates, there were more people than seats and weapons were found on board. All of the occupants were arrested, with one wanted by a neighbouring force.A van in Blackpool just didn’t look right to a patrolling police sergeant. When the vehicle was stopped, the driver tested positive for drugs, had no licence or insurance, the vehicle was on cloned plates, there were more people than seats and weapons were found on board. All of the occupants were arrested, with one wanted by a neighbouring force.
A van in Blackpool just didn’t look right to a patrolling police sergeant. When the vehicle was stopped, the driver tested positive for drugs, had no licence or insurance, the vehicle was on cloned plates, there were more people than seats and weapons were found on board. All of the occupants were arrested, with one wanted by a neighbouring force.

Police officer hurt in hit and run, 140mph chase and weapons: This week on Lancashire's roads

It's been a harrowing week on Lancashire’s roads.
By Catherine Musgrove
Published 16th Nov 2022, 12:30 BST

On Saturday an officer had his foot run over on the hardshoulder of the M55 before the driver tore off and lead police on a chase to Preston, reaching speeds of up to 140mph.

Officers have also been called to deal attend a fatal bus crash in Fulwood, have stopped an abnormal load travelling through the county, recovered weapons from a group in a car, and have stopped a host of drug and drink-drivers.

For more information on incidents attended, click on the pages below.

For more information on incidents attended, click on the pages below.

The driver of this Audi was stopped as it entered the Lancaster Recycling centre. The driver smelt of cannabis and admitted to smoking some the previous evening. He was arrested for providing a positive roadside test.

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The driver of this Audi was stopped as it entered the Lancaster Recycling centre. The driver smelt of cannabis and admitted to smoking some the previous evening. He was arrested for providing a positive roadside test. Photo: Lancs Police

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Police stopped this abnormal load as it travelled through Lancashire. Comments on social media said: "A Caterpillar dump truck worth over £1million being moved by Laurel and Hardy, unbelievable!"

10. Abnormal load

Police stopped this abnormal load as it travelled through Lancashire. Comments on social media said: "A Caterpillar dump truck worth over £1million being moved by Laurel and Hardy, unbelievable!" Photo: Lancs Police

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