Drugs raid nets cannabis and amphetamines

Police discovered cannabis and amphetamine after executing a drugs warrant at a house in Lancaster.

Acting on community intelligence, officers swooped on the address in Lune Street at 8.40am on last Friday morning.

Three people were arrested. A 30-year-old female and a 44-year-old male were later released without charge. Jonathon Bye, 42, of Lune Street, Lancaster, was charged with two counts of possessing class B drugs.

“Residents should be reassured that we are tackling the problems that they have been telling us are a real issue for them," said Sgt James Pinder of Lancaster Police. "We would urge them to come forward with any concerns that they may have about their local area so that we can act upon them.”

• Anyone with information about drugs or drug dealing should contact police on 01524 63333.