Police have recovered £60,000 worth of cocaine in a dawn raid in Salford.
This morning, Thursday 27 April 2017, officers executed warrants at properties on St Mary’s Street and Kielder Square, as part of an operation to target drug dealing and organized crime groups.
A 22-year-old woman and two men aged 21 and 22 have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cocaine. They all remain in police custody for questioning.
As well as £60,000 worth of cocaine, police recovered £35,000 in cash.
It follows concerns raised to the police by the community and falls under Challenger Manchester team which is dedicated to targeting organised crime.
Detective Inspector Paul Walker of GMP’s Challenger Manchester Team said: “Those involved in the supply of drugs pose a danger to our communities, and today, we have recovered £60,000 of cocaine before it made its way into our streets.
“Working with the people of Salford and our partners is how we will keep our streets safe and stop the drugs trade that destroys lives.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555.
Edited by KARL
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