“These dangerous substances cause immeasurable harm – fuelling addiction, driving violent crime, and devastating families across our region.”
GMP carried out raids across Oldham(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Police seized heroin and cocaine with a street value estimated at £7m following co-ordinated raids across Oldham. Officers from GMP’s Serious Crime Division uncovered 70 kilos of drugs after executing warrants in Chadderton, Derker and Glodwick on Monday (June 16, 2025).
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and remains in custody for questioning, said Greater Manchester Police in a statement.
Detective Inspector Paul Crompton said: “This seizure of 70kg of Class A drugs is a substantial blow to the criminal networks that plague our communities and destroy lives.
“These dangerous substances cause immeasurable harm – fuelling addiction, driving violent crime, and devastating families across our region.
“Operations like this demonstrate our unwavering commitment to proactive policing and our determination to disrupt drug supply at every level. We will continue to target those who profit from misery and work tirelessly to protect the people of Greater Manchester.“However, we cannot do this alone. We rely on the eyes and ears of our community to help us identify and disrupt criminal activity. If you have information about drug dealing in your area, or know where drugs are being stored, please don’t hesitate to contact us.“You can do this by contacting us on 101 or via the ‘Live Chat’ function on our website. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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