Three people have been arrested in Rochdale after a car carrying pharmaceutical drugs was stolen on Wednesday morning
The Vauxhall Corsa was being used by a pharmacy to deliver medicine in Rochdale.
The arrests were one of three incidents in the region on Wednesday morning.
A woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drugs, dangerous driving, failing to stop and non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions after she was seen in a suspected stolen VW Polo remains in police custody for questioning.
Shortly afterwards a 3 Series BMW, ik the North Manchester area which was believed to have been taken in a residential burglary from Stockport was spotted.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglary, handling stolen goods and possession with intent to supply class A drugs. They remain in police custody for questioning.
Sergeant Daniel Kabal, of GMP’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, said: “Today’s results are a great example of how Greater Manchester Police utilises specialist resources such as the Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, and the team work across the entire Specialist Operations Branch when it comes to protecting our communities.
“In just a few hours, officers from the TVIU assisted with three incidents resulting in six arrests and the recovery of three stolen vehicles and I’d like to thank the officers involved for their efforts in securing these outcomes.
“I’d particularly like to highlight the hard work undertaken to recover the pharmacy’s delivery vehicle. This was essential at this unprecedented time – especially for the most vulnerable people in our communities who rely on that service to deliver their medication.”
