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Officers carrying a battering ram and riot shield raided a Wigan property as part of an operation aimed at disrupting "county lines" drug gangs.

A 38-year-old woman was arrested and a number of items seized following the raid in Scholes yesterday (Wednesday).

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GMP Wigan West posted on their Facebook page: "On the back of intelligence received, Constable’s Lamb and McCoombes, as well as Officers from INPT Team One, executed a warrant in Scholes yesterday morning (17/01/24).

Police carried out the raid in Scholes, Wigan

"As a result of this warrant, a number of items were seized with the aim of disrupting and dismantling county lines drug gangs who were operating within the Wigan area.

"A 38-year-old female was also arrested regarding unrelated matters."

Front door stoved in as part of ‘county lines’ crackdown in Wigan area

"As a result of this warrant, a number of items were seized with the aim of disrupting and dismantling county lines drug gangs who were operating within the Wigan area.