'Liquid cannabis' worth millions seized after police uncover property where 'drug vapes being made'
'Liquid cannabis' worth an estimated £2.5 milllion has been seized after police raided a property where they say illegal vapes containing drugs were being made.
Officers said they uncovered the 'professional setup' at a residential property on Elm Way, in the Werneth area, earlier this week.
It followed 'community led intelligence' about the production of e-cigarettes and vapes containing THC.
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A derivative of cannabis, THC is a class B drug which is illegal to produce, distribute, and possess.
There have been reports of vapes filled with THC being sold to underage kids, and some becoming 'unwell from their effects' according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
After gaining entry, the officers found a 'large number' of e-cigarettes and vapes which they said 'had been created for wholesale and bulk supply.'
Five containers containing what is suspected to be 'pure liquid THC, or Spice' was seized, which is is estimated to have a street value of around £2.5 million.
Around £150,00 in cash and 'high value luxury items' were also confiscated, along with a Surron motorbike.
Three adults and a youth were arrested on suspicion of drug production and supply, and alleged offences relating to the possession of criminal property.
They have been bailed from custody pending further enquiries. The investigation remains ongoing.
Sergeant Tom Layton, from GMP's Oldham district, 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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