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Bolton police seize four boxes of nitrous canisters from car
Officers were on foot patrol around the Halliwell Road area last night, February 9, after complaints of antisocial behaviour and drug misuse.
They reportedly saw two men “removing items from the boot of this car” and “handing them over to someone”.
When they saw officers approaching them, they ran off.
Police seized nitrous oxide canisters from this car (Image: GMP)
Upon searching the car, police found four boxes of nitrous oxide canisters, seizing them and the car.
A spokesperson for Bolton GMP said: “Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have been on foot patrol around the Halliwell Road area yesterday evening, following complaints of anti-social behaviour and drug misuse.
“Officers saw two men removing items from the boot of this car and handing them over to someone. When the men saw officers approaching them, they ran off.
“A search of the car revealed four boxes full of nitrous oxide canisters. The car has been seized and enquiries are on going to identify the men.”