TWO men have been arrested following a raid on a farm in North Lancashire this morning.
Officers from Lancaster's target team executed a theft warrant at a farm and adjacent land in Long Lane, Quernmore, near Lancaster, at around 10am this morning.
Officers from the Environment Agency and Revenue and Customs also attended.
A stolen trailer and a suspected fuel laundering set-up were discovered at the site.
Police are continuing their search of the immediate area.
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police officer, theft and theft of a motor vehicle.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft.
The raid was carried out as part of Operation Firecrest - a Lancashire-wide operation to combat rural crime.
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