Drugs worth £60,000 have been taken off the streets of Greater Manchester in the last three weeks

Warrants were executed across Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Salford and Rochdale.

Author: Victoria GloverPublished 15th Feb 2018
Last updated 15th Feb 2018

Police have made another 13 arrests following their third and final week of drugs raids across Greater Manchester.

Earlier this morning, a number of warrants were executed across Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Salford and Rochdale.

12 men and 1 woman are in custody on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.

Officers also recovered a significant amount of Class A drugs, bringing the total amount recovered as part of Operation Danube to an estimated value of £60,000.

GMP’s Chief Inspector Paul Walker, said: “The past three weeks of action are the result of months of hard work investigating organised crime in the area.

“Today’s arrests show our absolute commitment to tackling the issue of drugs on our streets and protecting our communities.

“I’d like to thank the public, as without people sharing information about drugs in their area, we could not have carried out such an extensive operation.

“Please continue to let us know about any suspicious activity at the earliest possible opportunity- today’s action shows just how seriously we take these reports.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or through the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.