Seven arrested in early morning raids targeting county lines in Manchester
Alleged drug dealers were also targeted in West Yorkshire and Scotland
Seven people have been arrested in connection with county lines drug dealing after a series of early-morning raids across Manchester, as well as West Yorkshire and Scotland.
The suspects, aged between 24 and 58, are all suspected of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs across county lines into Dumfries, Scotland.
Around 234kg of cannabis is alleged to have been transported to Scotland, in return for more than three quarters of a million pounds.
Raids in Failsworth and Stockport turned up cannabis plants, phones and more than £3,000 in cash.
Detective Inspector Lee Newburn, of GMP’s Challenger Division, said: “This morning we have conducted a dozen warrants across Greater Manchester and also in Scotland in relation to a large-scale drugs operation.
“This would appear to be a significant operation and the main parties appear well versed in police methods.
“We cannot secure results like this without the support of the local community, their support in reporting intelligence to us means we can play a part in making our neighbourhoods safer.
"I urge the public to keep sharing information about criminal activities or expressing their concerns through contacting us directly via live-chat, speaking to your local neighbourhood officer or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
“Every bit of information, no matter how small, contributes to our investigations across Greater Manchester and could support us in safeguarding the most vulnerable in our communities."