Suspected drug suppliers arrested in Oldham dawn raids
The force said it had gathered intelligence about drug supply in the area as part of its Operation Vulcan, ahead of the raids on Wednesday morning. Detective Inspector Lee Newburn, from GMP's Vulcan team, said: "In our commitment to keeping Derker and the wider community safe, we have carried out over 120 arrests and will continue to do this, pursuing those responsible for their crimes and bringing them to justice.He added: "Officers will continue to work tirelessly with local communities to ensure your safety. If you have any concerns in your area, we urge you to get in touch with us and we will do everything we can to help."
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