In the early hours of this morning, Fylde Rural Task Force were out patrolling in Lytham due to recent reports of vehicle thefts and interference. 

The team sighted a transit van with several occupants on board which had intelligence linked to organised criminality.

On requesting the vehicle to stop, the driver failed to stop and began making off at speed.

The vehicle was pursued onto Whitecotes Drive where it was abandoned with the driver running off. The team gave chase and detained 3 individuals. 

When searching the van, the team noticed the internal light which appeared to have been tampered with. On closer inspection, a large stash of white and brown wraps was found concealed in the roof lining. Snap bags of white powder, cannabis, several mobile phones and a wad of cash were also located.

The team also discovered several balaclavas, gloves, torches and tools.

A male aged 45, a male aged 27 and a female aged 41 all from Blackpool were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and going equipped for theft. The van was also seized.

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