THREE people have been arrested after large quantities of cocaine and cannabis were seized in dawn raids in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Greater Manchester Police entered properties on Cowhill Lane on Monday, October 14 following community concerns around drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
And they picked up packets of class A and B drugs, as well as safeguarded a young child.
A 53-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs and a 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect. They all remain in police custody awaiting questioning.
Work is also ongoing after concerns were raised about the living conditions and state of the property the child was living in.
PC Rebecca Hutcheson, from Tameside’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “The positive action is a direct result of our communities talking to us.
“After several weeks of proactive patrols and speaking with residents, we were able to identify these individuals and take positive action, putting another dent into the organised criminality and destructive drugs trade which is impacting our residents.
“We are unrelenting in our pursuit of organised criminals, and we will continue to act swiftly on intelligence we receive and proactively pursue offenders.”
If you have concerns about drug related crime in your community, report it to GMP.
Information can be shared by calling 101 or using the force’s 24/7 online LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.