Large knife and class B drugs seized in Failsworth raid

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Police officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Oldham district, alongside support from the Tactical Aid Unit, executed a warrant at a premises in Failsworth on Tuesday (April 30).

The warrant was executed as part of an in-depth investigation into drug dealing.

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of breaching a court order - he remains in custody.

He was wanted by police for failing to appear at court.

A large knife and a quantity of class B drugs were seized from the address.

Chief Inspector Ian Partington, of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We will continue to act on your intelligence and the information that members of the public share with us is vital in our teams taking actions such as this.

“Information from the public plays an incredibly important role in these warrants time and time again, so please let us know if you have any concerns crime in your local area.”

If a crime is in progress, always dial 999.

Alternatively, you can report it online using the Live Chat button on the GMP website, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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