Eight people have been arrested during early morning raids as part of huge crackdown into suspected Manchester Organised Crime Gangs
The eight aged between twenty five and thirty eight are in custody awaiting questioning
Despite efforts to hide items in cupboards and even a washing machine, police recovered cannabis, cocaine and mobile phones.
Detective Sergeant Rich McCorry from the Serious Organised Crime Group said:
“Today’s warrants are another huge step forwards in our ongoing crackdown against drugs in Greater Manchester and we’ve got dedicated teams of officers across the force who have made significant strides in tackling organised crime and reducing the harm it inflicts.
“Through targeted and proactive operations such as this, we continue to pursue organised criminals who dominate and intimidate communities through their illicit activities, and we remain committed to relentlessly targeting and dismantling these groups.”
