Suspected drug dealer arrested following tip-off from public

Neighbourhood officers in Wigan have seized a quantity of drugs following a tip-off from the public.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply after his car was stopped and seized on Flapper Fold Lane in Atherton on 19 March.

Around 100 wraps were found, suspected to be class A drugs – they have been sent off for analysis and the suspect released on bail.

Inspector Sam Davies, of the Atherton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This arrest came as a direct result of information provided by the community we serve.

“If people come to us with information or concerns then we will investigate and, where appropriate, take action.

“Intelligence from the public is a vital tool in our fight against the crimes that are blighting our communities.

"Anybody who has any information or concerns regarding ongoing crime within their community can contact the neighbourhood team on 0161 856 7225.

“They can also come up and speak to an officer when we are out and about on patrol, as happened in this instance.

“People can also contact GMP on 101 or via the reporting tools on our website, or by calling Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.”