Friday, March 15, 2024
17 people have been arrested and almost £150,000 has been seized from across East Lancashire, as part of a major national operation to crackdown on County Lines offenders.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Pendle neighbourhood police officers and the Pendle Task Force executed a targeted operation on Wednesday, conducting two drugs warrants at addresses in Colne.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
A large cannabis farm was dismantled today (21st December) after officers executed a warrant at a business premises in Burnley.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Hyndburn and Haslingden MP Sara Britcliffe recently extended a prestigious invitation to Lancashire Police Officer PC Dave Render, recognising his outstanding contribution within the local community. PC Render was honoured at a special community safety champions reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on the 5th December.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
20 individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s East Division at the Divisional Commanders Commendations Ceremony.
Monday, December 18, 2023
A cannabis farm was dismantled last week (13th December) after we received information of a potential cannabis growth in the Oswaldtwistle area.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the death of Detective Inspector James O’Donnell of Blackburn Police, who was killed in the line of duty.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Led by local neighbourhood teams, these locations have benefitted from over 900 additional policing hours since the beginning of October. There have also been over 200 stop checks, 33 stop searches and over 70 incidents attended during the month.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
We have two people in custody following a burglary at a bar in Burnley.
Friday, November 24, 2023
523 knives have been recovered throughout East Lancashire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A cannabis farm was dismantled earlier this week (20th November) after officers received a report of a disturbance at an address.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Officers from East Lancashire have conducted an underage sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week of action to tackle knife crime.
Monday, November 13, 2023
As part of the multi-agency initiative ongoing in the Queensgate area of Burnley, Burnley Police and Burnley Council have continued their commitment to tackling issues raised to them by residents.