ARRESTS MADE AFTER WARRANTS ISSUED ACROSS SALFORD WHICH UNCOVERED DRUGS AND WEAPONS

Five people have been arrested after police executed warrants in Salford.

On Wednesday 23 December 2020, officers searched five properties as part of an investigation into the supply of drugs. 

Two men, aged 24 and 55, and a 17-year-old girl were arrested on suspicion of drug offences. Two men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of firearm offences. They remain in police custody for questioning. 

Suspected class A and B drugs, a taser, CS gas as well as offensive weapons and a large quantity of cash were seized.

Enquires are ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Jones, of  GMP's Salford district, said:

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"Officers from specialist teams across Greater Manchester Police executed these warrants as a result of intelligence regarding the supply of drugs.

"I hope today's action gives members of the public confidence that the force is proactively investigating this type of crime to protect communities.

"I would also like to use this opportunity to say that intelligence is a key element of our investigations and encourage anyone with information about the supply of drugs or firearms to contact us or Crimestoppers."

Anyone with information should contact police or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.