Cocaine, cannabis and £20k in 'dirty cash' seized during latest EncroChat raids

Police investigating a drugs gang have seized cannabis, cocaine and £20,000 during a series of raids. Tactical Aid Unit cops smashed down doors at homes and 'stash houses' across Rochdale and Lancashire this morning.

It follows a series of strikes led by the Serious Organised Crime Group of Greater Manchester Police which executed eleven warrants at addresses across Rochdale and Lancashire.As well as raiding homes, several warrants were executed at premises suspected to be 'stash houses' for the gang. A search of these uncovered several mobile phones, quantities of cocaine, and cannabis plants, according to GMP. An estimated £20,000 in suspected 'dirty cash' was also seized.

Following the latest raids, Detective Sergeant Rich McCorry, of the Serious Organised Crime Group, said: "The ability for criminals to benefit from the proceeds of drugs is a key driver for organised crime, and we have specialist detectives working tirelessly to eliminate the key players from criminal networks across the region.

"We will continue to employ every possible tactic to target and disrupt organised crime groups, and ensure they are brought to justice."

Lancashire Greater Manchester Police

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