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At around 10.20pm on Friday 10 December 2021 officers from GMP's Road Policing Unit spotted a vehicle behaving suspiciously on Lucas Road, Farnworth.
The vehicle was pulled over on Tudor Avenue, Farnworth and upon speaking with the driver it was soon realised he was in possession of 120 wraps of class A drugs, suspected to be heroin and crack cocaine.
The drugs and the vehicle were seized by officers.
The man, aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. He has since been released under investigation.
Following a subsequent search of the man's home address a BB gun and an air pistol were also seized.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Inspector Jon Shilvock of GMP's Road Policing Unit said: "Thankfully our officers were swift to identify the suspicious vehicle and pull the driver over, resulting in an arrest and seizure of both drugs and weapons.
"GMP's Road Policing Unit's goal is to ensure our roads are kept safe through enforcement, raising awareness but also through education. Criminal use of the roads will not be tolerated and we will continue to target those who use it for such activity, ensuring they're caught and brought to justice.
"If you notice something that doesn't feel right when you're out and about then I encourage you to call 101, 999 in an emergency or via our LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk."
Details can also be submitted via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.