Reports of ‘suspicious items’ found as emergency crews rush to area

Police remained at the scene on Friday

Emergency crews raced to an area in Cheadle Hulme after reports of ‘suspicious items’ being found. It’s thought the discovery was made at a flat at the Fabrick Apartments on Warren Road.

Police had been called to the scene on Friday (April 10) and a number of emergency services vehicles were in attendance. One witness claimed hazardous materials teams were also at the scene.

It was later found that items uncovered were consistent with suspected drug production. The M.E.N understands the items posed no threat or risk to nearby residents and that it was for the production of steroids.

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No arrests have been made in connection with the discovery. Investigations remain ongoing, GMP confirmed.

A force spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a property on Warren Road, hulme>Cheadle Hulme following a report of suspicious items found.

“Emergency services attended and found items consist with suspected drug production. No arrests have made and enquiries are ongoing.”