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Manchester Evening News
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Alexandra Rucki

Police find a driver and stash of cannabis hiding behind car

A driver attempted to hide a stash of cannabis underneath a car after being stopped by police.

Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a car driving erratically on Burlington Street, in Ashton-under-Lyne, on Thursday, April 16.

Officers found the car parked up and then spotted the driver hiding behind it.

As the officers got closer the man attempted to flee, but was soon stopped.

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They then searched the car and discovered a large amount of cannabis discarded under the vehicle.

Cannabis was found discarded under the car in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside (facebook.com/GMPTamesideNorth)

The officers carried out house searches of a nearby address and found a haul of cannabis inside, as well as large sums of cash.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs, with intent to supply.

Police also found cash inside a property during a search (facebook.com/GMPTamesideNorth)

GMP's Tameside North team shared images of the cannabis and cash on their Facebook page.

A statement said: "Last night April 16, 2020, a vehicle was reported driving erratically on Burlington Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne.

"With the help from local residents, officers located the vehicle parked up with the driver attempting to hide himself behind it.

"When officers approached the driver attempted to flee but was soon apprehended by PC 16642 Wilson.

"A large amount of cannabis was later located discarded under the vehicle. This resulted in X2 Section 18 house searches which revealed further large amounts of Cannabis being found along with large sums of cash."

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