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Ashlie Blakey

Man arrested as more than 20kg of suspected Class A drugs found at house

A man has been arrested after police found more than 20kg of suspected Class A drugs at a house in Hulme.

Officers discovered the drugs after raiding a house on Stretford Road just after 3.25pm yesterday (Wednesday).

They were found wrapped up into individual packages and weighed around 21kg altogether, police said.

A 27-year-old man was arrested at the house on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

The drugs were found wrapped up into individual packages (GMP)

He remains in custody for questioning today (Thursday).

Officers from GMP's City of Manchester Operation Challenger and Xcalibre Task Force also seized a 'significant quantity' of cash at the house.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs (GMP)

Detective Inspector Ian McNabb of GMP's City of Manchester division, said: "Yesterday's excellent result was another great example of the fast paced team work conducted between our Op Challenger and Xcalibre Task Force colleagues who work tirelessly to identify, investigate and pursue organised criminality across Greater Manchester.

"We currently have one male in custody for questioning and our investigation into organised criminal behaviour will continue at pace, which I hope serves as a warning to all those who are involved or considering their involvement in such activity.

"This type of behaviour is not welcome within our community and I appeal to anyone who holds information that could assist our ongoing investigations to get in touch with police.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 2951; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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