Police seize £96,000 and cannabis plants in Nelson drugs raid
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:34 · Archive
Lancashire Police seized nearly £97,000 in cash and cannabis plants from a house in Nelson.
Police officers from the Prosper Partnership and Neighbourhood Policing Teams executed a drugs warrant at a house on Hardy Court in Nelson on Wednesday, acting on tip-offs from members of the public. They found a large number of cannabis plants and cash totalling approximately £96,000 to £97,000.
Two men aged 20 and 27 were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and money laundering. Both have been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
The operation is part of Lancashire Police's response to tackling serious and organised crime in the county, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
How it is being reported
- Lancashire Police seize £96,000 and Class B drugs in Nelson raidThe operation is part of Lancashire Police's response to tackling serious and organised crime in LancashireChorley Guardian · 23 Oct, 11:55
- Two arrested as suspected cannabis and £96,000 in cash seized during Nelson raidTwo men aged 20 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and money launderingLancsLive · 23 Oct, 11:34
- £97,000 cash and cannabis plants seized in Nelson drugs raidTwo men aged 20 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugsLancashire Telegraph · 23 Oct, 10:55
- Lancashire Police seize £96,000 in cash and cannabis plants in Nelson drugs raidThe operation is part of Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.Burnley Express · 23 Oct, 10:38
In this story: Lancashire Police · Nelson · Clive Grunshaw · Prosper Partnership · Hardy Court
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