Four suspected drug dealers arrested in Wigan
Officers spotted a vehicle where the occupants were reportedly using nitrous oxide whilst driving
Police have confirmed four men, aged 20 to 22, have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cocaine, after a vehicle stop on Peter Street, Golbourne yesterday (9 April).
Greater Manchester Police said whilst on patrol, officers spotted a vehicle where the occupants were reportedly using nitrous oxide whilst driving.
The vehicle was pulled over and a search conducted, where several wraps of suspected cocaine, £600 in cash and various mobile mobiles were recovered and seized.
All four occupants have been taken to custody, where they remain.
Sergeant Mohammed Waqas said, “This proactive stop comes in a period where we as a force are raising awareness of the ‘fatal four’ on the roads – drug and drink use, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and speeding.
"Not only is nitrous oxide use now illegal, but using this behind the wheel could have serious, or even fatal, consequences.
“Whilst our team are primarily deployed to hotspot areas to deter and tackle serious violence, we will always act on other intelligence or suspected criminal activity.
"Very often, other crime types, such as drug dealing, can be a lead into violence, so all action we take will ultimately be making a positive difference to the risk in a certain area.
“We encourage any members of the public who have information about people dealing drugs or carrying weapons to always get in touch, whether that is to GMP or through Crimestoppers anonymously.
"Community information helps us target our action and ensure we are in the right places, at the right times, tackling the issues that you are most concerned about.”