AN arrest has been made in relation to a drugs possession.

Police are cracking down on drug crime as they arrest individuals suspected to be involved with drug misuse in Bacup last night.

The individual was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Police also recovered a knife and a baton along with the drugs.

A statement from police said: "Thank you!

"After receiving information from the community a warrant was executed earlier today at an address in Bacup under the misuse of drugs Act.

"Drugs and the items photographed were seized.

"A suspect was arrested and later charged with possession of a controlled substance."