11 Arrested in Greater Manchester Drugs and Weapons Raid

0:00On March 20th, 11 people are in custody after early morning raids across Greater Manchester, targeted a suspected criminal network dealing class A, drugs and firearms. Officers executed eight warrants at the same time in Tameside, Oldham, and Rochdale during the early hours of Thursday, March 19th, 20th, 26th. Local intelligence teams and tactical units carried out the operation following weeks of planning. Eight men and three women, aged 24 to 77, were arrested on suspicion of offenses like conspiring to supply drugs, organized crime, involvement, money laundering, and weapon possession. Police say the action has disrupted serious harm in local communities. Searchers turned up class A, B and C drugs, including crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and nitrous oxide, along with 70,000 pounds in cash. A, zombie knife, a BB gun, and four vehicles. The investigation continues with all suspects still under questioning, as authorities work to break down these networks and keep streets safer.