A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs.
Officers have today executed search warrants at a residential address in Shear Bank Road and Akhtars Pharmacy, Audley Range.
A 41-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply a Class C drug. He remains in custody at this time.
Officers have seized a quantity of drugs, mobile phones, cash and documentation.
Searches are expected to continue at the pharmacy for several days.
DC Blair Patterson, of East CID, said: “This arrest is part of a long-running investigation into the illegal supply of Class C drugs in the Blackburn area. These warrants came on the back of information received from the community. I would ask anybody with information which could assist our investigation to contact the police, knowing that we will take the appropriate action.
“I fully understand this activity may cause some degree of inconvenience. I would ask the public to remain patient while we carry out our investigation work.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 0191 of November 30, 2021.
Anyone who needs to find an alternative pharmacy can search online at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/
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