GMP’s County Lines team makes arrests after uncovering drugs operation

A warrant executed on Carrfield Avenue in Altrincham, Trafford on Tuesday 2 August 2023 by Greater Manchester Police has uncovered contents in relation to a drugs operation, seizing a mobile phone used in the supply of Class A drugs as well as a quantity of Class A drugs in deal sizes and a larger block.

Two women aged 24 and 31 were arrested at the scene on possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and remain in custody for questioning.

Detective Sergeant Chris Woodburn of GMP’s Operation Challenger County Lines Team said, “Acting on intelligence we believe we have cut another supply chain of drugs involving serious and organised crime gangs.

“We are determined to continue our robust action to tackle this type of crime that has devasting consequences to communities, especially vulnerable people.

“I want to remind members of the public to continue to be our ‘eyes and ears’ and report anything they suspect is affecting their area in full confidence by ringing 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”