Four people were arrested and 25 litres of suspected liquid THC or spice seized when police raided a house in Werneth on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

Neighbourhood officers from Chadderton & Werneth, backed by Oldham Division Intelligence Unit colleagues, forced entry to the Elm Way address after residents reported THC-laced vapes being sold to children who had fallen ill. Inside they found a commercial-scale operation: crates of ready-to-sell vapes, £150,000 in cash, a Surron motorbike and five containers holding what detectives believe is pure liquid THC with an estimated street value of £2.5 million.

Three adults and one juvenile were arrested on suspicion of producing and supplying class B drugs and possessing criminal property. All four have been bailed while enquiries continue.

Sergeant Tom Layton said: “This operation exemplifies our problem-solving approach to neighbourhood policing, which is one of GMP’s top priorities. By working closely with members our communities, we’re able to address the issues that matter most to them. We have been able to react to information and intelligence submitted to achieve a fantastic result. The success of this warrant demonstrates how effective collaboration between neighbourhood teams, schools, the courts and the general communities of Oldham can make a real difference to combating the possession and supply of drugs within Greater Manchester. We’re particularly pleased to have been able to seize such a high value of assets from the property but most importantly put a stop to the illegal sale and supply of illicit products which can cause harm in our communities.”

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