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Two arrested after suspicious vehicle stop in Great Lever
PC Shezad, PC Owen, PC Richardson and PCSO Wales carried out the stop, during which both occupants of the vehicle were searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
During the search, officers recovered and seized a quantity of drugs along with weapons.
The driver of the vehicle tested positive for cannabis at the roadside and was also found to be driving without insurance.
The vehicle was subsequently seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, possession of an offensive weapon, drug driving, and driving without insurance.
The passenger was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon.
Greater Manchester Police said they “remain committed to tackling serious criminality and keeping communities safe.”
Anyone with information about crime in their area is encouraged to report it.
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