Op Centurion officers make PWITS arrest in Bacup
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Officers out on additional foot patrol as part of Operation Centurion have arrested a teenager on suspicion of drugs offences.
The 16-year-old boy was stopped by officers in Bacup at around 7pm on Friday 6th September.
Following a search, three snap bags of cannabis, hundreds of pounds in cash and a set of digital scales were seized.
The boy from Bacup was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and Section 4 Public Order relating to an incident on 20th August, 2024. He has been released and bailed to keep out of the area whilst our enquiries continue.
Neighbourhood Inspector for Rossendale, Matt Plummer, said: “Anti-social behaviour can take many different forms, including drug dealing in residential areas. This kind of activity is a blight on our communities, and I want to make it clear that this type of behaviour will not be accepted on the streets of Rossendale.
“We will continue to work with our partner agencies to tackle the issues and concerns of our communities and make people feel safe in their homes and on the streets.”
Op Centurion is a county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour, led by Lancashire Constabulary and backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, delivering his priority of getting tough on anti-social behaviour, with the support of our partners.
You can report to police by calling 101 or reporting online. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
To find out more about Op Centurion, visit here: https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/lancashire-tackling-asb/
