CLASS A drugs were found hidden beneath a paving stone in a back garden.

Police executed a warrant in Campbell Court, Blackburn, where they found the stash of cocaine worth around £250 following a search of the property on Wednesday afternoon.

Cannabis and cash was also seized by officers.

Police arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class b drug. He was released on police bail pending further inquiries.

DI Mark Winstanley said: “Drugs blight the lives of the local community and I hope warrants such as this help to reassure members of the public that the police will take action against those suspected of dealing them.

“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs in their neighbourhood should contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.