Six men and one woman from Manchester arrested following major investigation into drugs supply

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Six men and one woman from Manchester were arrested on Wednesday morning (August 3) following an investigation into drugs supply between the region and Whitby. The major investigation was launched in December last year by detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit and other local police forces, following community concerns about drugs supply and the use of firearms in the area.

Greater Manchester Police, alongside North Yorkshire Police and Cheshire Police have now arrested seven people from the region as part their investigation. Three other men from Whitby were also arrested for a variety of offences including conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis, money laundering and firearms offences.

During their searches, officers seized varied amounts of cash, mobile phones and other supporting evidence. All of the ten suspects remain in custody where they are being quizzed by officers.

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Detective Chief Inspector Mike Robinson from the NWROCU Investigations Team said: "This morning’s warrants in North Yorkshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester are the result of extensive work we have carried out as part of an investigation we began back in December last year into drugs supply between Manchester and Whitby.

“To date, we have recovered a significant amount of Class A and B drugs, over 30k in cash and a sawn-off shot gun with ammunition. We have been gathering evidence and intelligence behind the scenes and the extensive work has now resulted in the arrest of these 10 people.

“I hope that this morning’s arrests provide reassurance to communities in Cheshire, North Yorkshire and Greater