Over 36 'snap bags' and cash has been seized by police from an 18-year-old.

Yesterday afternoon (July 17), Burnley taskforce arrested the teenager on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.

Following this arrest, the taskforce located and dismantled a cannabis cultivation with an estimated value of £26,000.

A spokesperson for the taskforce said: “This afternoon the Burnley Taskforce have arrested an 18-year-old male on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.

We have seized over 36 snap bags and a quantity of cash. He is currently in custody waiting to be processed.

Just after this arrest we have located and dismantled a cannabis cultivation, which we estimate to be valued at 26k.

We will continue to target and disrupt those involved in the production and supply of drugs in Burnley.”

You can report drug dealing to the police on 101 or information can be reported anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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