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12:25 GMT, Friday, 23 May 2008 13:25 UK

Dozens of arrests in drug raids

Police raids

One hundred and twenty people have been arrested across Greater Manchester as part of a week of action tackling suspected drug dealers.

Police seized significant hauls of cocaine and cannabis and found seven cannabis farms when they executed 162 search warrants.

An air weapon, CS canister, stun gun and £250,000 were also found.

Ch Supt Peter Mason, of Greater Manchester Police, said their work would continue.

The highest number of arrests took place in Oldham.

Mr Mason said: "We are constantly working to disrupt the drugs market and that is an ongoing operation for officers across Greater Manchester."



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