Four people were arrested and four addresses were searched in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 9 January) as part of "ongoing work to tackle organised crime in the district".

Following a search of the addresses, a 'significant' amount of drugs were found; police recovered large quantities of white powder (believed to be cocaine), vacuum-packed cannabis and 30,000 nitrous oxide cannisters, as well as an estimated £40,000 in cash and some high-value watches.

Stockport's Challenger team made four arrests this morning, including:

• A 41-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs, money laundering, possession of psychoactive substance with intent to supply;
• A 38-year-old woman on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and B, money laundering, possession of psychoactive substance with intent to supply;
• A 47-year-old woman on suspicion of abstracting electricity and possession of cannabis;
• A 52-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs, money laundering and possession of offensive weapons. They all remain in police custody for questioning.

Four arrests were made following the searches (Image - GMP)

DS Lee Attenborough from GMP Stockport Challenger team said: "These arrests are part of the proactive work we do across Stockport to ensure we tackle drug dealing in our communities and target the associated criminality and vulnerability that goes hand in hand with the drugs trade.

"The team have seized a significant amount of drugs this morning which would have undoubtedly caused serious harm in our community had the product made its way onto our streets.

"With the support of our community, and collaborative efforts from across GMP and the local authority, our organised crime team are relentless in pursuing those involved in drug dealing and serious crime across Manchester, and I would ask anyone who has information about this kind of activity comes forward so action can be taken."

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