A wanted man has been arrested following a foot chase, Fylde police have confirmed, in what was a busy weekend for police.
The man was found to be in possession of "white powder, a burner phone and a knife," according to police.
A police spokesperson said: "Fylde Rural Task Force have been busy again on night shifts over the weekend.
"Whilst out in plain clothes, they sighted a wanted male who was detained after a short foot chase.
"Male found in possession of snap bags of white powder, burner phone and knife and arrested for multiple offences."
The team also carried out patrols across rural areas and farms, using heat-source binoculars to check fields following reports of hare coursing.
A vehicle stop in Kirkham led to the arrest of a disqualified driver who tested positive for cocaine and cannabis.
Cocaine and cannabis were seized upon search.
In Warton, another driver was arrested after testing positive for cannabis and cocaine.
Officers also located a high-risk missing child in Kirkham and returned them home.
Two high-risk missing children were also located in St Annes and returned home.
A police spokesperson said: "Fylde Rural Task Force have been busy again on night shifts over the weekend!
"Whilst out in plain clothes, they sighted a wanted male who was detained after a short foot chase.
"Male found in possession of snap bags of white powder, burner phone and knife and arrested for multiple offences.
"Patrolled our rural areas and farms, using heat-source binoculars to check fields after reports of hare coursing.
"Stopped a vehicle in Kirkham. Driver disqualified and tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. Cocaine and cannabis also seized upon search. Driver arrested.
"High-risk missing child located in Kirkham and returned home.
"Vehicle stopped in Warton where the driver presented as heavily under the influence. Driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis and was arrested.
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"Two high-risk missing children located in St Annes and returned home
"Nine stop searches carried out. Vehicle stopped in Lytham. Driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. Vehicle also had no valid insurance. Driver arrested and vehicle seized.
"Attended a report of an intruder alarm at a primary school, thankfully confirmed to be a false alarm. Returned recovered stolen property to a happy victim."
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