Three men and two women aged between 25 and 63 were arrested this morning as police raided properties in Trafford and Manchester.
They were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply class A drugs, and possession of a prohibited weapon in a private place. They remain in custody for questioning with enquiries currently ongoing.
Searches so far have recovered dozens of suspected cocaine and crack rocks, along with associated drug paraphernalia. An initial estimate is that the drugs could be worth up to £50,000.
Detective Sergeant Paul Shacklady, from GMP’s Manchester Challenger team, said: “The work so far today has seen thousands of pounds worth of suspected Class A drugs seized, and five people arrested on suspicion of various drugs-related offences.
“Programme Challenger is dedicated to tackling serious and organised crime on the streets of Greater Manchester and this morning’s work exemplifies that. Every week, officers are working to ensure illicit drugs are off the streets and vulnerable people are protected from harm.
“We will continue to investigate all intelligence that comes into us, and I would urge anyone with any information to get in touch with us, either directly or anonymously.”
