Football fan arrested on suspicion of drug dealing during Bolton Wanderers match

We arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs during the Bolton Wanderers-Barnsley match last night (7/5/24).

Acting on intelligence, officers arrested the man inside the ground and recovered 16 bags suspected to contain cocaine and cash.

More snap bags and a mobile phone were recovered during a house search in Westhoughton later in the evening.

Detective Inspector Tony Lunt said: “We rely on information from the public as we continue to protect our communities from drugs.

“We will always take action and act on information, and last night’s arrest proves we can make an arrest at any time and at any location.

"To report an incident or suspicions, please call police on 101 or talk to us via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

“Reports and concerns can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."