Five men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of various firearms, drugs and money laundering offences after a series of police raids yesterday
The police operation followed a shooting that happening on Belmont Street, Oldham back in September
Police raided locations in Oldham, Tameside, South Manchester, and Bradford, West Yorkshire.
All remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Nicholas Helme, the lead for Oldham’s Challenger team, said: “Tackling this issue is a force priority for Greater Manchester Police, particularly as the owners of illegal firearms often have links to serious and organised crime groups who bring about untold misery in our communities.
“While I am pleased with the results we have seen today, the work doesn’t stop there. Our officers will continue to seize and remove illegal firearms from circulation as well as pursue and arrest anyone who is involved in their purchase, conversion or supply.”
