Three boys arrested for drug dealing in Preston park after police sting

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Searches found drugs believed to be crack cocaine and heroin and large quantities of cash

Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following reports of drug dealing at a Preston park.

Officers from Preston Task Force were carrying out a plain-clothed and uniformed patrol around in the Moor Park area last night after receiving several reports of drugs activity. Following several chases they quickly arrested five people, all from Manchester, including one suspect who was 'trying to hide in a bush'.

. A separate search of a nearby property also found several mobile phones and cash which have all been seized.In a statement issued this morning , a Lancashire Constabulary spokesperson said: "An 18 year old man was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. A 17 year old boy and a 16 year old boy were arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.

"A 16 year old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. All are currently in custody waiting for be questioned."

Crime Lancashire Constabulary

 

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