Fylde Rural Task Force have been working with HMP Kirkham as part of Operation Washer to target and disrupt criminality in and around the prison. Over the last few months, HMP Kirkham have seen an increase in organised drug drops on prison grounds.

On Tuesday evening, Fylde Rural Task Force and the Road Crime Team carried out a plain clothed operation around the prison, identifying any suspicious activity or vehicles.

The teams stopped numerous vehicles, conducted 10 stop searches and obtained several pieces of intelligence which will assist us in tackling the issue moving forward.

During the evening, the Roads Policing Team identified a vehicle which was linked to an organised drugs drop at HMP Kirkham earlier last month.

The driver, a male aged 54 from Burnley, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and B.

We will continue to work with the prison, increase our presence in the area and use our stop search powers where necessary.