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Man arrested after machete found in vehicle in Farnworth
Officers from the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team were patrolling Highfield area and stopped a vehicle in the Highfield area on Monday due to the ‘manner of driving.’
One person tried to flee but was quickly detained and found to be carrying a large machete.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “A vehicle was stopped due to the manner of driving and all the occupants were detained and searched by our A Relief Response Team under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
“During the stop, one of the individuals attempted to run but was swiftly detained.
“He was found in possession of a large machete and arrested.”
Police also seized nitrous oxide cannisters from within the vehicle.
Inquiries are ongoing, according to Greater Manchester Police.
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