Man charged after police investigate Burnley drug dealing reports

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A man has been charged with drug offences following reports from Burnley residents of continuous dealing on Burns Street.

Peter Meeks, 50, of no fixed abode, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin following a police investigation in Burnley. He was arrested on Tuesday at a disused property on the corner of Burns Street, where officers seized a mobile phone and an apparent 'tick list' found in his possession.

Residents on Burns Street had repeatedly reported continuous drug dealing to police. They claimed the corner where Burns Street meets Belford Street was being used as a delivery area for distributing drugs to local users. Police were told the man reported as the main dealer arrived on foot or by bike and was seen making exchanges with people waiting on the street, with cash being exchanged for items. CCTV from the local area showed numerous people waiting at the junction at all times of day and night on a number of different dates.

Meeks appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court and was remanded into custody. He is due to appear at Burnley Crown Court on Wednesday 11 November.

How it is being reported

• Man charged as police investigate tip-off from public about 'continuous drug dealing'A man has been charged with drug offences following a police investigation in Burnley.Lancashire Telegraph · 15 Oct, 16:39
• Man charged after police target Burnley street corner allegedly used as 'delivery area' by suspected drug dealersResidents had repeatedly raised concerns with policeLancsLive · 15 Oct, 16:31

In this story: Peter Meeks · Burnley · Burns Street · Belford Street · Preston Magistrates' Court · Burnley Crown Court

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