Man and woman arrested on drug offences after dawn raids in Middleton

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A raid was carried out on Pershore Road in Middleton

An early morning raid in Middleton resulted in a man and woman being arrested on drug offences on Wednesday morning (13 September), and a large haul of cash, drugs and weapons seized.

In the Pershore Road home of the 29-year-old man and 27-year-old woman, class A drugs - namely cocaine and heroin - worth over £1,000 were seized, together with class B cannabis.

There was also a large amount of cash, approximately £8,000, numerous mobile phone handsets - believed to be used for the sole purpose of drug dealing - machetes and watches found.

Police also seized two vehicles and an off-road bike.

The warrants, which were executed under S8 PACE and S23 Misuse of Drugs Act, were executed following intelligence received in relation to the drug activity from the address, as well as concerns that young people were being exploited to sell controlled substances.

DS Bryant of Rochdale's Complex Safeguarding Team said: "The two arrested remain in police custody at this time for questioning.

"We have been able to execute these warrants purely based on the intelligence that we have received from members of the local community. As a Force, GMP is committed to investigating any intelligence that we receive and acting on it when appropriate, as we have this morning.

"If you, or anyone you know, is concerned about activities going on in their streets in Rochdale, or for the welfare of a young person who may be being exploited, please get in touch with GMP. You can contact us on 101 or via the Live Chat function on www.gmp.police.uk.

"Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111."