70 arrests made as police seize drugs, cash and shut down shopsOfficers say they have caused 'major disruption to serious and organised crime'View 3 Images Police have made made 70 arrests over the past six monthsPolice have made 70 arrests and seized hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of drugs, cash and illegal goods during a major crackdown on organised crime in East Lancashire. Launched in April 2025, the partnership has seen officers execute 16 warrants, make 70 arrests and seize more than £750,000 worth of drugs. Eight closure orders and closure notices have been issued against problem properties and businesses, while dozens of road safety enforcement actions have also been carried out as part of the operation. Alongside enforcement, the Prosper Partnership has focused on intelligence gathering and road safety, delivering more than 80 road safety enforcement outcomes and submitting 77 intelligence reports to support ongoing investigations. Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Claire Pearson said: "The Prosper Partnership shows what can be achieved when agencies and communities work together with a shared purpose.