Failsworth man held in drugs inquiry

A FAILSWORTH man is being questioned as part of a police operation targeting drugs, firearms and money laundering.

Yesterday the 28 year old was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class- A and B drugs.

Officers arrested 10 other people for various offences, ranging from GBH to blackmail and possessing firearms.

The arrests followed a similar operation in which 13 people were charged following raids in Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and Manchester in September.

Anyone with any information is asked to call their local police force on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Information can also be provided via www.titanrocu.org.uk  

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