Two charged after police spot suspected drug deal in Accrington

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Two people have been charged with drug offences after police spotted a suspected drug deal in Accrington.

Luke Entwistle, 33, and Melissa Riley, 25, both of Medina Close in Accrington, have been charged with possession of a Class A drug (heroin and crack cocaine) and a Class B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply. Police stopped their car on Blackburn Road on 13 October after officers witnessed a suspected drug deal take place on Ormerod Street. Entwistle has also been charged with driving whilst disqualified.

A search of the pair allegedly discovered several wraps of white and brown substance, three mobile phones and a quantity of cash. A further search of their home uncovered more cash, Class A and B drugs, and drug dealing paraphernalia.

Both appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court on 15 October.

How it is being reported

• Two charged after police spotted suspected drug deal in Accrington town centreA suspected drug deal take place on Ormerod StreetLancsLive · 15 Oct, 12:23
• Accrington pair charged after drugs allegedly found in woman's pantsTwo people have been charged with drug offences after a suspected drug deal was spotted by police in Accrington.Lancashire Telegraph · 15 Oct, 12:00

In this story: Luke Entwistle · Melissa Riley · Accrington · Blackburn Road · Ormerod Street · Blackburn Magistrates Court

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