POLICE have recovered a quantity of drugs and weapons during a search of a property in Bacup.

Rossendale Police posted on social media about the incident yesterday afternoon.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Officers from the Rossendale Taskforce have this afternoon executed a drugs warrant at an address in Bacup and recovered a quantity of drugs and numerous weapons.

"A 23 year old male is assisting officers with their enquiries.

"We will continue to target people involved in the supply of drugs to keep our community safe."