£500 worth of cannabis seized following Lancaster drugs raid

Police seized £500 worth of cannabis after executing a drugs warrant at a house in Lancaster.

Officers swooped on the property in Beaumont Place, Lancaster, shortly before 2.00pm on Wednesday 2nd November. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug. He has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

A police spokesperson said: “Drug dealing can have a real impact on our local communities and feeds other forms of crime. We are committed to tackling this problem and urge residents to come forward if they have any concerns about drug dealers in their neighbourhood.”

• Anyone with information about drugs or drug dealing is asked to contact police on 0845 1 25 35 45. In an emergency always dial 999.