Police investigating drugs supply have raided 18 properties in Wigan
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The men, aged between 22 and 41, were arrested in 18 different addresses across Wigan borough
They remain in custody for questioning.
The raids were led by officers from GMP's Wigan district, Specialist Operations, Serious and Organised Crime Group and Challenger Teams from across the force.
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Hide AdSuperintendent Mark Kenny of GMP’s Wigan District said: “GMP is committed to clamping down on drugs and the hugely detrimental impact they have on our communities. Today's operation highlights that, and means that individuals who have blighted their community have been arrested.
"Illegal drugs and, the organised criminal gangs who seek to control their supply, have a corrosive effect on our communities and attract further criminality to the areas they operate. Today's operation follows a long and complex investigation which will continue over the coming days.
"I would ask that if anyone has concerns about drug dealing or crime where they live, that they report it to us on 101 or 999 if it’s an emergency, or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also give us information via LiveChat on our website at www.gmp.police.uk.”
The addresses targeted in Wigan were on the following roads:
Bolton Road, Bamfurlong
Redland Court, Bamfurlong
Enid Place, Bamfurlong
Mains Avenue Bamfurlong
Winstanley Road, Bamfurlong
Liverpool Road, Hindley
France Street, Hindley
Brookland Avenue, Hindley
Chestnut Road, Whelley
Bryn Road, Ashton in Makerfield
Landgate Lane, Wigan
Lime Street, Wigan
Ansford Avenue, Abram
Ashwood Avenue, Abram
Warrington Road, Abram
Vicarage Road, Abram
Egerton Street, Abram
Warrington Road, Abram