FIVE people have been arrested this morning (Wednesday, February 28th) as part of an investigation into organised crime on the Fylde coast.



The five were arrested after a series of raids as part of Operation Jennet.

They have all been arrested on suspicion of Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Money Laundering and they are: a 31 year old man from Blackpool; a 26 year old man from Blackpool; a 30 year old man from Blackpool; and two 25 year old men from Blackpool.

The arrests follow a thorough and extensive investigation by detectives responsible for tackling serious and organised crime.

Those arrested are currently in custody where they will be interviewed by detectives.

Eight people arrested last week as part of the same operation have been charged.

Detective Chief Inspector Becky Smith, of Lancashire Police, said: “We are committed to tackling organised crime groups working in the county and in particular, on the Fylde coast. These latest arrests send out a clear message to those involved in organised crime. Organised crime, including the production and supply of drugs, the violence which controls this market and how it impacts on vulnerable people, blights our communities and puts ordinary law-abiding people at risk.

“I would like to reassure the public we will keep up the pressure on those involved in serious and organised crime in Lancashire, continually striving to protect the most vulnerable. We will relentlessly pursue these offenders and put them before the courts to make our streets safer.”

Anyone who suspects drugs being dealt in their area can contact police on 101. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.