50K worth of cannabis seized following M6 vehicle stop

Monday, July 1, 2024

We have arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences following a proactive vehicle stop on the M6 near Chorley.

Officers from our Roads Crime Unit signalled for the BMW 3 series to stop as it was travelling south on the motorway. The driver of the car tried to run away but was detained nearby.

A search of the vehicle found around 12kg of Cannabis thought to be worth around £50,000 which has now been seized.

A 31 year old man from London is currently under arrest on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.