Five men arrested in morning drug raids

    Dawn raids saw five people arrested as part of a crackdown on drugs in Manchester.

    Police executed warrants today, 16 November, at eight addresses across the Moss Side and Hulme areas.

    Five men were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs. A 19-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.

    Among the items seized were a quantity of cannabis and cash.

    This follows previous raids last week which means more than 14 properties have been searched and eight people arrested in total as part of the operation.

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