Wednesday, November 11, 2026
We have arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences after a proactive stop in Preston.
During a routine patrol around the Maitland Street area of St Matthew’s, officers from Preston Task Force came across a man acting suspiciously.
On spotting our officers, the man turned and ran and following a short foot chase, was tackled and detained.
Two items were seen to be thrown nearby and a flick-knife and a package containing suspected heroin and crack cocaine were recovered and seized.
A 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession of a bladed article. He is currently in custody waiting to be questioned.
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.