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Woman arrested after drugs warrant in Werneth
A 27-year-old woman was arrested at a Werneth property after police found suspected drugs and blades in a warrant targeting supply between Oldham and Bradford.

A 27 year old woman has been arrested after police investigating suspected drug supply between Oldham and Bradford carried out an early morning warrant at a property in Werneth.
Officers from the Chadderton and Werneth Neighbourhood Policing Team entered the address on Hereford Street at around 7.30am on 11 August, with colleagues from West Yorkshire Police's Operation Phoenix.
Greater Manchester Police said the warrant followed an investigation into suspected drug supply activity operating between Oldham and Bradford. Information provided by members of the community, together with other investigative work, led officers to identify a suspected drug supply network linked to the address.
During a search of the property, officers recovered quantities of substances suspected to be Class A, Class B and Class C drugs, along with cash and two bladed articles.
The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A, B and C drugs and was taken to Bradford Custody for questioning by West Yorkshire Police officers.
Police Sergeant Tom Layton, from the Chadderton and Werneth Neighbourhood Policing Team, said the warrant was an example of neighbourhood policing and partnership working that disrupted suspected criminal activity crossing force boundaries. He said drug-related crime causes significant harm to residents and can be linked to violence, exploitation and wider anti-social behaviour, and that action against those suspected of supplying illegal drugs remains a key priority for the team.
He thanked those who came forward with information and encouraged anyone with concerns about crime in their area to report them to the police.
Anyone with information about suspected drug activity can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or through its website. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.