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Damon Wilkinson

Police seize 2kg of amphetamine, ammo and £30k of designer clothes in early morning drugs raids in Tameside

Six people have been arrested after police seized 2kg of amphetamines, ammo and £30,000 of designer clothing during early morning drugs raids in Tameside.

Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit swooped on five properties in the borough on Wednesday.

It was part of an undercover investigation into drug supply which saw five other addresses in Merseyside, Durham, and North Wales raided at the same time.

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Five men - aged between 28 and 50 - have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs and a woman, 63, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs and possession of ammunition.

All six remain in custody for questioning.

Drugs, ammo and designer gear were seized from properties on Hillside Close, Baguley Street, and Maytree Crescent in Tameside.

Warrants were also served on homes on Crawford Street and Latchford Street.

Det Insp Justin Bryant said: "This has been a long-running investigation which our dedicated officers have been investigating for over six months alongside our partners from Merseyside Police, North Wales Police, Cheshire Police, and Durham Constabulary.

"Today we have been able to seize a significant amount of drugs and stop them from ever being able to reach our streets as well as disrupting an organised crime group in their criminal activity.

"Information from the public is invaluable in aiding us to prevent organised crime from hurting our communities.

"We would always encourage people to report anything suspicious to police - or alternatively, you can report information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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