Police found a ‘drug den’ in Salford following numerous reports of dealing in the area. Officers in the area were on a patrol around the Clarendon Park area when they spotted the makeshift structure.
The 'den' contained a knife and was the base of operations for a number of drug deals, Greater Manchester Police believe. It has now been pulled down and taken away by the council.
A spokesperson for GMP Salford said in a post on social media: “The Salford South East Neighbourhood Team continues to carry out high visibility patrols in the Clarendon Park area of Salford.
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“Over the last few weeks there has been an increase in reports relating to drug dealing. On Wednesday, June 29 officers located a makeshift den, inside the park, which local criminals had been using to deal drugs from.
“The den has now been pulled down and taken away by Salford council. The knife has been seized and will be sent for destruction.
“If you have any information relating to drug dealing, off-road Bikes, Weapons or other criminality please report these incidents anonymously via GMP Online Report or Crime Stoppers Online.”
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