Car seized in borough after 'significant quantity' of Class A drugs found

Officers spotted the vehicle acting suspiciously in Leigh on Thursday morning (April 29)
By Ben Butler
Published 30th Apr 2021, 09:39 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2021, 09:42 BST
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A car was seized after a "significant quantity" of Class A drugs were found.

Police patrols came across the vehicle acting suspiciously in Leigh on Thursday morning (April 29).

Officers searched the vehicle and discovered the drugs.

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Class A drugs found by police (Image: GMP)Class A drugs found by police (Image: GMP)
Class A drugs found by police (Image: GMP)

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Leigh, Atherton and Hindley district said: "Whilst carrying out proactive patrols this morning, Leigh NBOs have come across this vehicle acting suspiciously.

"They have searched the vehicle, finding and seizing a significant quantity of what is suspected Class A drugs. The car was also seized as used in crime.

"If you have any information about drug use and supply in your area, please report this via Crimestoppers, 101, or GMP's online reporting facility."

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