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18-year-old arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in the town centre
18-year-old arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in the town centre

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18-year-old arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in the town centre

Police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing in the town centre. Officers on patrol in Bolton town centre spotted a man who they suspected to be involved in drug supply. After seeing the officers, the man ran away - dropping suspected class A drugs in the process. Police caught up to the man and arrested him - as well as recovering the items he had dropped. The 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of suspected class A drugs with intent to supply. He is being held in police custody for questioning. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dealing in the town centre (Image: Bolton Council) READ MORE: Leigh drug dealer with 'no remorse' stabbed man to death READ MORE: Leigh: Woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder READ MORE: Brothers assaulted police at Manchester Airport, jury told A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "Whilst on patrol in Bolton Town Centre, officers from the South Neighbourhood Team spotted a male they suspected may be involved in drug supply. "Upon spotting our officers, he made off, dropping suspected class A drugs and attempting to evade us. "Unfortunately for him PC Golding & PC Charlesworth were quicker - he was detained a few moments later, and the discarded items recovered. "A male, aged 18, was arrested on suspicion of possession of suspected class A drugs with intent to supply. "He remains in custody for questioning."

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