Juvenile arrested in Wigan town centre on suspicion of carrying drugs

A boy was arrested in Wigan town centre on suspicion of having a class A drug with intent to supply it to someone else.
By Holly Pritchard
Published 15th Aug 2022, 12:30 BST
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Police were called to Wigan Parish Church’s gardens on Friday after reports of suspicious activity and went on to arrest one person.

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PC McCoombes, of Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan West team, said: “A male juvenile was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply.

"He has since been interviewed and released under Investigation.”