Police arrested two men this morning
18:03, 13 May 2026Updated 18:04, 13 May 2026
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Two men were arrested and £9,000 in cash was seized after a police swoop on one of south Manchester’s busiest roads.
Bundles of cash and a number of deposit slips were found when officers stopped the car on the Princess Parkway in Baguley, Wythenshawe, this morning (May 13, 2026).
Two men, aged 28 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and remain in custody for questioning.
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It followed a patrol by GMP’s South Manchester neighbourhood team in which they were aiming to detain any people who were wanted by the force.
Cops spotted a vehicle linked by intelligence to drug dealing and stopped it, finding the cash and a number of ‘deposit slips’ on board.
Inspector Mangnall, of GMP’s City of Manchester South division, said: “This is an excellent example of proactive policing, resulting in a large amount of cash being seized and two people being arrested. These arrests demonstrate the importance of tackling money laundering in our communities.
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“We urge members of the public to report any suspicions they have to us, this intelligence allows us to take action such as this and improve our neighbourhoods for all those who reside in Greater Manchester.
“We can be contacted on 101 or by dialling 999 in an emergency. You can you also report anonymously to Crimestoppers, via 0800 555 111.”