Man arrested during drugs raid at Wigan home

By Sian Jones
Published 21st Apr 2023, 13:44 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2023, 14:06 BST
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A man has been arrested following a drugs raid at a Wigan home.

Officers from the Hindley neighbourhood team and the tactical aid unit carried out the raid at a property on Belmont Road in Hindley on Thursday (April 20).

A man was arrested on suspicion of the possession of Class A drugs.

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A video posted by GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley said: “The Hindley neighbourhood team know how much residents don’t want drug dealing and abuse in their communities.

“This video shows the moment Tactical Aid Unit Team 3 assisted the Hindley Neighbourhood Officers in executing a Section 8 PACE ‘Enter & Search’ Warrant at an address on Belmont Road which resulted in a male adult being arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs. Action is ongoing regarding this male and another occupant.”

Anyone with information on drug-related offences is urged to contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.