Two arrests made as officers target four addresses linked to drug offences in north and south Manchester
This morning (Wednesday 16 April 2025), officers from Neighbourhood Policing Teams in North and South Manchester, alongside colleagues in specialist units, conducted four simultaneous warrants across the district.
As Greater Manchester slept, officers took to the streets acting on gathered information by Intelligence Unit and the local community. This information was presented to the Courts and warrants were granted.
During a warrant at an address on Heathwood Road in Burnage, we arrested a woman in her 40s on suspicion of being in possession of Class A and B drugs.
While searching a property on Crosby Road in Newton Heath, officers arrested a man in his 20s for a breach of bail conditions.
They both remain in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing.
Another two address on Heathwood Road and Green End Road in Burnage respectively, were also subject to warrants. A further two adults at these addresses were located in possession of drugs and have been dealt with. A number of mobile phones have been seized from each address for interrogation.
Sergeant Stuart Farrell from South Manchester Neighbourhoods Policing Team said:
In the early hours of this morning, officers executed four separate warrants across North and South Manchester, resulting in two arrests. The individuals were taken into custody on suspicion of drug offences and breaching bail conditions.
These arrests were as a result of intelligence gathering and surveillance.
What made this operation particularly successful was the quality of intelligence we received from the local residents and partner agencies who were concerned about criminal activity affecting their community.
The intelligence provided helped us not only identify the suspects but also understand the wider impact these activities were having on local residents.
We are committed to acting on information provided by the public, and I want to personally encourage anyone with knowledge of criminal activity in their area to come forward. You can report information by calling 999 in emergency situations, 101 for non-emergency matters, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Every piece of information, no matter how small it might seem, helps us build a clearer picture of criminal activity and take appropriate action.
