More than 100k prescription tablets seized in Cheetham Hill raid
Det Supt Joe Harrop said: "We see first hand the devastating effects these substances have on not only individuals but the wider community."By taking this action, we are driving down crime, but also protecting vulnerable people turning to unsafe sources to get access to what they believe are prescription medications."Last year, a BBC North West investigation found evidence of dealers using encrypted messaging apps to sell pregabalin pills for less than £1.
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