Cannabis and £3,000 cash was seized as police arrested a woman after a dawn raid on a house on Tuesday, GMP have revealed. The woman, who is aged in her 20s, remained in police custody for questioning this afternoon.
Police who executed the raid, meanwhile, said officers were 'doing all we can to disrupt and dismantle the supply of drugs' and make arrests. Officers swooped on the terraced property on Ada Street in Ramsbottom, Bury, after dawn broke today.
The woman, who hasn't been named, was arrested on suspicion of cannabis possession and money laundering.
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In a statement, GMP said: "Officers in Bury carried out a drugs warrant at around at around 6.30am this morning (23/5/2023) an address on Ada Street, Ramsbottom. A quantity of cannabis was found inside along with £3000 in cash.
"One woman in her 20s was arrested on suspicion of cannabis possession and money laundering. She remains in custody for questioning."
Sergeant James Donnelly, of Operation Revoke for GMP's Bury District, said: "Our team acted on intelligence that was given to us by members of the community to target drug manufacture and dealing in the area.
"As promised, we are doing all we can to disrupt and dismantle the supply of drugs, bring offenders to justice and take illegal drugs out of circulation.
"Today's action would not have been possible without the assistance and intelligence provided to us by the public and I would encourage anyone with any concerns or information about the trade of drugs in your area.
"Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via gmp.police.uk or 101. In an emergency, always dial 999. Information about crime can also be shared anonymously via, the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555."
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