Ever wondered what half a million pounds in cash would look like on your kitchen table?
Well, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have made that dream come true following an operation targeting a gang suspected of importing high strength cannabis into the United Kingdom from the United States of America
GMP, in a statement, say that eight suspects have been arrested after officers executed sixteen warrants in Manchester, Cheshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire earlier this week.
The force say that the eight arrested, aged between 18 and 52, were held on suspicion of importing cannabis.
A BMW M4 car and the £500,000 in cash referred to above were also seized in the raids.
A GMP spokesperson said that police and partners from Border Force had intercepted more than 100kg (220lb) of cannabis which was suspected to be connected to the gang.
They said it was believed each of the eight people arrested had “roles within the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation, to arranging payment for the shipments, to selling the drugs to criminals across the UK”.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe said the cannabis seized had a street value in excess of £3m and she was “grateful to Border Force and colleagues from our neighbouring forces for the support they have provided to our ongoing operation”.
“We will continue to work with our partners to identify and prevent the new and innovative methods criminals take to smuggle illegal drugs into our country,” she added.
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Page last updated: Sunday 7th January, 2024 at 0745 hours
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