Drugs and two lock knives found in Blackburn property

Police executed a warrant at an address on Roe Lee Park.

A quantity of drugs were found, along with two lock knives, a type of knife with blades that can be locked and refolded only by pressing a button, were found. 

A person has been “dealt with accordingly”.

A police spokesperson said: “Today the Blackburn neighbourhood policing team along with the neighbourhood task force have executed a misuse of drugs act warrant at an address on Roe Lee Park Blackburn.

“A quantity of drugs were found and the person was dealt with accordingly. In the property two lock knives were also found.

“If you are worried about someone carrying a knife, you should contact your local police by calling 101 or reporting online.

“If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime stoppers on 0800 555111 or report via the Crime stoppers website.”