POLICE arrested a suspected drug dealer after executing a warrant.

Officers carried out a raid in Haydock on Thursday afternoon, August 4. 

A large amount of cannabis with a street value of around £20,000 was seized, and £10,000 in cash.

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A man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and of possession of criminal property.

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In a statement on Thursday police said: "This afternoon community team 1 officers executed a warrant in the Haydock area.

"One male was arrested on suspicion of PWITS Class B and possession of criminal property following the seizure of a substantial amount of cannabis with a street value of approximately £20,000, as well as an extra £10,000 in cash."

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