Blackpool Police Tackle Drug Supply with Day of Action

On Tuesday, we took to the streets of Blackpool, tackling county lines and drug supply in the area. It included a mix of high visibility patrols, plain clothed operations and targeted activity.

During the day we:

🔒Arrested three people for drug-related offences, and a further three wanted individuals.

👉 As a result, Tyler Sharrocks, 20 of Ansdell Road, Blackpool was later charged with Concerned in the Supply Class A, possession with intent to supply Class A, and two counts of possession of Offensive weapon. He will before Lancaster Magistrates' Court today (7th May 2026).

🩵Visited properties to undertake safeguarding checks and support vulnerable people. 

🚲Seized two e-bikes after they were seen being illegally driven on a public highway.

Drug supply has serious consequences for our communities, bringing organised crime, violence and exploitation to our doorstep.

Know something we don’t? Let us know by calling 101 or report anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111. Always call 999 in an emergency.