Fleetwood: Six arrested and one charged as police execute warrants

The warrants took place across the week of Monday, September 18, to Friday, September 22 as part of Operation Warrior and led to six arrests and one charge.

On Friday, Wesley Austin, 30, of Lindel Road, Fleetwood, was arrested for and charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B, being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B, and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property. He has been remanded.

A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and has been released pending further enquiries.

A 42-year-old woman, a 40-year-old woman, and a 42-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

The 42-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons in a private dwelling. They have been released pending further enquiries.

As a result of the arrests, police obtained a three-month closure order on a house in Lindel Road, Fleetwood.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.

Chief inspector David Hannan, of west division, said: “It is really important that we are tackling serious and organised crime across the west of the county.

“These warrants in Fleetwood show our dedication to disrupting alleged drug supply and keeping the residents of Fleetwood safe.

“If you have any concerns about your area, contact us on 101 or using our online portal.”

Operation Warrior targets individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large-scale drug supply, exploitation and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to communities.

Police and crime commissioner Andrew Snowden said: “It is important we send a clear message to criminals that police are coming to get you, and this is another great example of the work officers do, every single day, to disrupt and dismantle organised crime gangs and put them behind bars.”