Suspected drug dealer arrested in Accrington

Officers found used needles and possible drug packaging equipment nearby

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Jon MacphersonChief Reporter

09:22, 29 MAY 2017

Charter Street in Accrington.

A suspected class A drug dealer has been arrested in Accrington.

Officers from the Central and Springhill neighbourhood policing team made the arrest in the Charter Street area on Saturday, May 27.

Hyndburn Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

A spokesperson said: “Used needles and items consistent with drug packaging have been found in the area at the back of Charter Street, leading towards the black path.

“Hopefully this will help to deter the problem.”

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