A 21-year-old has been arrested after a vulnerable man was 'cuckooed' into keeping drugs in his home in Trafford.
Police said officers in the borough 'were alerted to reports of numerous men with drugs inside the vulnerable man’s home' yesterday (February 15). Some of the males were teenagers.
Officers arrived at the scene less than an hour later and found drugs and a weapon. Police said they believe the males forced their way into the victim's home.
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The 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon. Police said he initially tried to run from officers.
He has since been released on condition bail. The victim has now been safeguarded.
Detective Inspector Jennifer Reeve, of the Challenger Trafford Organised Crime Team, said: "This was a rapid, multi-agency response to protect a vulnerable man and act against the individuals who we believe have forced their way into his property.
“In less than an hour, officers had gathered and assessed the information, arrived at the property and arrested a man inside but most importantly safeguarded a vulnerable person.
“I want to take this opportunity to encourage anyone else in the community who may be in this situation, or believes someone to be a victim of it, to please report it either in person to someone you know and trust, to a police officer or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously. Be assured that this is the rapid and positive action we will take to protect a vulnerable person.”
If you believe you are a victim of cuckooing, or know someone who could be, report it either anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by calling GMP on 101.
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