Man arrested after crash reveals suspected cannabis packages

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:31 · Archive

Police witnessed a vehicle crash in Wesham and arrested a man on suspicion of drug dealing and drug-driving.

Fylde Rural Task Force officers were passing through Wesham on Friday evening when they saw a vehicle pull out of a junction and collide with passing traffic. After stopping to deal with the incident, officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis from the vehicle.

A search of the car allegedly uncovered multiple delivery packages containing cannabis, cannabis edibles and cannabis vapes. The 41-year-old man from Fleetwood was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis. After testing positive for cannabis at the roadside, he was further arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and driving without due care and attention.

Police later searched his home, where they said they found more cannabis and more than £1,000 in cash.

How it is being reported

• Police update after man arrested for drug and driving offences on Fylde road following collisionWhen they approached the vehicle they noticed a strong smell of cannabisBlackpool Gazette · 12 Oct, 12:55
• Driver arrested after police witness crash and discover suspected cannabis packagesA man was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and drug-driving after police witnessed a crash in WeshamLancashire Telegraph · 12 Oct, 07:52

In this story: Fylde Rural Task Force · Wesham · Fleetwood

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