Suspected drug dealers ‘with a machete’ arrested in Halliwell

The vehicle was clocked by officers on Mortfield Lane last night.

The two people inside were arrested and officers say a machete was also found in the car, and one of the men had a “large quantity” of class A drugs.

A police spokesman said:”Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have been on patrol in the Halliwell area of Bolton when they sighted a vehicle on Mortfield Lane.

“The two occupants of the vehicle were detained and searched under S23 Misuse of Drugs Act. One male was found in to be in possession of a large quantity of Class A drugs and a machete was also located inside the vehicle.

“A 19-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of possession with Intent to supply Class A and possession of an offensive weapon.

“A 28-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and possession of an offensive weapon.

“Both suspects remain in custody for questioning.”

The arrests are the latest in the fight against the drugs trade in Halliwell and across Bolton.

Previously, desperate mums have raised the issue at the regular Partners and Communities Together Meetings (PACT), which allow locals to meet their local police officers and address any concerns they have.

A women’s only PACT heard how children are targeted by those selling drugs.