Monday, July 14, 2025
We have charged a man with drugs offences following a plain-clothed operation in Preston as part of the Clear, Hold, Build framework – The Prosper Partnership - which works to tackle criminal activity in local areas.
At around 10pm on Friday 11th July, officers spotted a man acting suspiciously riding an E-bike along Fletcher Road and when asked to stop, he tried to get away.
Following a short foot chase, a 35-year-old man was arrested off Ribbleton Lane. Small plastic bags and a mobile phone were discovered nearby.
We can now tell you that Karl Bruney, 35, of no fixed address has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and driving whilst disqualified. He will appear before Preston Magistrates Court this morning.
Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities.