The offence took place in February this year and forms part of recent results secured by Rossendale’s Rural Task Force. In a separate investigation, officers have arrested and charged a man in connection with a number of offences linked to vehicle thefts in Rossendale in 2023. Police said enquiries were carried out across the UK and overseas to trace the suspect before he was eventually located and detained. The seizure was carried out during a joint operation with Greater Manchester Police under Operation Dragster on July 18. Details of the people charged with offences have been requested from the police.