Driving drug dealers off the streets

CRACKING crime . . . Insp Kevin Rankin

THREE cars and a moped have been seized as part of a crackdown on drug dealing and yobs in Glodwick.

Police have also arrested 12 people aged between 16 and 28 on suspicion of crimes ranging from drugs offences to carrying a knife

Operation Advice was launched in Werneth in the summer and officers are now targeting Glodwick.

They are carrying out extra patrols and encouraging people to come forward with information.

The vehicles confiscated for expired MOTs are worth around £18,000 and include a VW Polo, Vauxhall Frontera Sport and a Toyota Yaris.

Insp Kevin Rankin from Oldham East neighbourhood policing team said: “Residents have told us that drug dealing and anti-social behaviour, particularly caused by young people driving around in high-powered cars, are the main issues that cause them concern.

“I would like to thank people for providing us with information that led to these arrests and hope this sends a warning to offenders.”