Thousands of pounds in cash, mobile phones and Class A drugs were amongst the items seized during a dawn raid in Rochdale this morning.
Officers executed a warrant at an address on South Avenue in Heywood at around 7am on Friday morning (June 16). A search of the property found drugs paraphernalia, cash and multiple mobile phones.
Police said the evidence seized was ‘all consistent with a drugs operation’. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He remains in police custody for custody.
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‘Thousands of pounds of cash’ was seized during the search, alongside scales with residue on which police said was likely to be cocaine.
Sergeant Jay Uppal, from GMP Rochdale district, said: “This was a great result for our neighbourhood team and is all part of our fight to remove dangerous and illegal substances from our streets.
"Our officers are dedicated to fighting crime, whether that's acting on intelligence to execute warrants or proactively patrolling areas, they are working flat out to keep the community safe."
Information on criminal activities can be shared with police by calling 101 or via their website. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
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