Two men aged 54 and 59 have been arrested after hundreds of thousands of illicit prescription drugs were found in an industrial unit in Cheetham Hill
Further searches conducted in Cheadle, Chorlton and Ashton saw police recover approximately £100,000 in cash, a number of high value watches and vehicles worth £250,000
The pills are believed to be illicit prescription medication including pregabalin and diazepam.
Police arrested another man in Ashton for conspiracy to supply Class C drugs and money laundering and a 43 year old female was arrested today on suspicion of money laundering.
Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop, Head of Serious and Organised Crime at GMP said: “In line with our drugs strategy, which was launched in October 2024, we continue to work closely with partners to target organised crime groups making and distributing illicit prescription medications and synthetic opioids, as well as the consequences the sale of these can have on the public.
“We see firsthand the devastating effects these substances have on not only individuals but the wider community.
“By taking this action, we are driving down crime, but also protecting vulnerable people turning to unsafe sources to get access to what they believe are prescription medications.”
