£100,000 worth of watches, cars and cash seized

A car is impounded by police

POLICE have swooped on more local criminals and seized almost £100,000.

Officers carried out raids on three addresses in Chadderton and Milnrow, confiscating goods and cash worth £98,000.

The raids were part of the force’s continuing war on organised crime and its proceeds.

The latest raids saw police arrest a 27-year-old man on suspicion of money laundering and fraud.

They seized £18,000 in cash, two vehicles worth £30,000 and watches worth around £50,000.

Chief Supt Tim Forber, of Oldham police said: “We are determined to crack down on those who make their living from crime, and my message to anyone doing so is simple — you may think you are getting away with it, but we will catch you.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

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