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Helena Vesty

Five men arrested and phones, cash and drugs seized as police raid home

Five men have been arrested, and cash and drugs were seized, as police raided a home in Manchester.

Five men were arrested, while a large quantity of cash and drugs were recovered as officers executed a warrant yesterday evening, June 7, at a property in Blackley, according to Greater Manchester Police. The neighbourhood policing team executed a warrant an address in Blackley with nine occupants, six adults and three children, living at the property.

Five males have been arrested - two for possession with intent to supply and three for having illegal immigrant status.

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A quantity of blue pills and white matter were discovered and seized in various locations throughout the house. A large amount of cash, several mobile phones and drug paraphernalia were also seized, said the force.

The children’s welfare will be managed by the district safeguarding team.

Inspector Derek Quinn from City of Manchester’s Neighbourhood team said: “B Relief Neighbourhood Policing Team are focused on removing criminality from the streets of Harpurhey, Blackley, Moston, New Moston, Collyhurst and Monsall.

“The intelligence you provide is essential to achieving this. You can report anonymously through CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting the Crimestoppers website.”

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