Members of suspected gang arrested as raids see £2 MILLION of prescription drugs and £100k in cash seized

Members of a suspected gang were arrested on Tuesday (August 8) as part of raids that have already seen £2 million worth of prescription drugs and £100k in cash seized.

Ten early morning raids were carried out across Cheetham Hill, Bolton, Cheshire and also as far as Slough and Berkshire. Eleven people, six men and five women were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A, B and C drugs and money laundering.

Police said they are believed to be members of a suspected gang, based in Cheetham Hill, and that they remain in custody for questioning.

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The arrests were made as part of an operation dubbed 'Vulcan',which has so far seen an estimated £2 million worth of prescription drugs and £100k cash seized.

It’s believed that the drugs recovered as part of the operation rank amongst the biggest ever single seizures of prescription medications within the UK.

Searches of the properties on Tuesday resulted in thousands of pounds worth of cash being seized and large quantities of drugs including illicit prescription medication, police added.

Detective Inspector Chris Julien said: “We’re acutely aware of the significant impact the supply of drugs is having on our communities, and the gang violence and exploitation that comes hand in hand with it, which is particularly prevalent in Cheetham Hill.

“We suspect that the individuals arrested today have links to a major drugs operation in Cheetham Hill. The quantities of drugs we are talking about are beyond substantial and the removal will see a discernible difference on the streets of Greater Manchester.

“We will not hesitate in taking action on those involved and today is a