Police pledge to target criminals after two men arrested in Burnley and Nelson and drugs seized

Two men were arrested yesterday, in Burnley and Nelson, in connection to drugs offences.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 25th Feb 2021, 09:19 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2021, 09:49 BST
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Officers from the Burnley Taskforce arrested a 25 year old man after a large quantity of drugs were discovered at an address in the Gannow Lane area. The male is currently in police custody.

In Nelson a man was arrested in Leeds Road on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

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Officers searched the man and found him to be in possession of suspected Class A drugs. After his home was searched officers seized more drugs, drugs' packaging, phones, scales and cash.

Some of the items seized by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs in NelsonSome of the items seized by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs in Nelson
Some of the items seized by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs in Nelson

Police have pledged to continue to target criminals involved in the supply of drugs.

Anyone who wants to report drug dealing in their area is asked to contact police on 101 or information can be reported anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 11.

Alternatively you can e-mail the team direct on [email protected]