GMP Wigan Challenger team executes warrants to further tackle County Lines Drug Dealing

Yesterday morning, on Friday 27 October 2023, GMP officers from Wigan’s Challenger team, GMP's Tactical Aid Unit (TAU) and Wigan Neighbourhood Team came together to execute warrants at two properties in Worsley Mesnes.

The operation was conducted in response to critical intelligence regarding county lines activity within the area.

As a result of these coordinated efforts, two individuals were taken into custody.

An 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs and the theft of a motor vehicle. The 24-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

Both arrested individuals have been interviewed and subsequently bailed pending further investigation.

Detective Inspector Patrick Wood of GMP Wigan Challenger Team said: “This warrant was conducted as part of an ongoing operation called Operation Portlock, which is Wigan's comprehensive initiative to combat serious organised crime and enhance the safety of our community. This brings together a multi-agency approach designed to address the challenges posed by criminal activities and the vulnerabilities they create in our area. We would like to express our gratitude to the local community for their ongoing support and cooperation in helping to make our neighbourhoods safer. Together, with these collaborative efforts, we are committed to reducing the impact of criminal activities in Wigan and ensuring the safety and security of our community. I would encourage members of the public to continue to report any crime or information or anything they suspect is affecting their area in full confidence by ringing 101, report using our website: www.gmp.police.uk or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.