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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Paul Britton

Cash, cannabis, Audi and Range Rover seized after police swoop on city centre flat

A huge amount of cash - £270,000 in total - was seized by police in a raid on a flat in Manchester city centre early on Wednesday morning.

The cash, said Greater Manchester Police, was found in mobile safe boxes and stashed in a cupboard at the property on Owen Street.

The seizure led police to a second address on Albion Street in the city centre, where the force said 'large amounts' of cannabis were found. A Range Rover sport and an Audi RS4 were also seized as part of the same operation.

A 30-year-old man, who hasn't been named, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and money laundering.

GMP said he was currently in police custody for questioning. The force shared images of the cash seized and the drugs.

In a statement, the force said: "The 30-year-old man was woken early this morning (Wednesday 8 March) following a warrant at the flat on Owen Street.

Cannabis seized (GMP)

"A large amount of money was seized in mobile safe boxes and in a cupboard. A further address was identified at an apartment on Albion Street where large amounts of cannabis was discovered.

"The activity from officers in the City of Manchester Central Challenger supported by XCalibre also recovered a Range Rover sport and an Audi RS4. The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and money laundering and is currently in police custody for questioning.

"The information and intelligence that leads to the disruption of serious and organised crime and the recovery of money and expensive items profited from it is vital to protect the community and vulnerable people.

"If you have information related to drug activity please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or GMP via 101."

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