Police seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £5,600 after finding it in a car bound for Carnforth.
Officers from Morecambe’s targeting team stopped the car close to the M6’s Carnforth junction on Friday night as part of an ongoing operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town caused by cocaine abuse.
A 42-year-old man from Over Kellet was arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug. He has now been bailed pending the results of forensic tests.
“Issues have been raised about the problems that cocaine abuse is causing in Carnforth, particularly in relation to anti-social behaviour from users,” notes Inspector Geoff Tagg from Morecambe Police. “We have an ongoing operation targeting those involved in the drug supply, while also offering those with drug habits the chance to get help.
“This was a significant seizure which will hopefully have a positive impact on the problems that law abiding residents have been facing.”