Police find drugs, cash and knives in raid on property

Officers from Leigh neighbourhood policing team, along with members of the district tasking team, executed a drugs warrant on Railway Road in Leigh on Friday morning.

A spokesman said: "A search of the address led to a quantity of what is believed to be class A and class B drugs being seized. Additionally, a large quantity of cash was recovered along with various paraphernalia and knives.

"An adult male was arrested at the address on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs and also for money laundering. Whilst at custody he was further arrested for a breach of court order.

"An investigation regarding the drugs and money are ongoing and he will be attending magistrates court in the morning for the breach."

Anyone with information about drug dealing is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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