Officers from GMP's Operation Tahara made four arrests this morning (Friday 6 October 2023) after executing a warrant at an address on Staycott Street, Moss Side. After gaining entry to the address a search was carried out with officers recovering a drone and drugs believed to be destined for prison. Two men aged 18 and 33 were arrested alongside two women aged 20 and 39 on suspicion of drugs offences. They remain in police custody for questioning. Operation Tahara is deployed to hotspot locations in the South Manchester and Trafford areas to prevent and reduce crime. Whilst the officers utilise their police powers to stop search; seize illegal objects; and arrest suspects, they also prioritise diverting young people away from anti-social behaviour and crime through engagement and referrals to specialist partner agencies and services, who can offer opportunities to help them fulfil their positive potential. Detective Constable Bell from Xcalibre Task Force said: "This is a great result, we acted on intelligence that we had collated and we have managed to seize a large amount of cash, Class B drugs and other contraband that was packaged and ready for being smuggled into prison that are thought to be worth an estimated £30,000+ in prison. "We are committed to tackling this type of criminality that blights our communities and as a team we are dedicated to making our streets safer for those who live and work in the area. "This investigation shows the dedication we have to crack down on drug related activity and serious youth violence. Anyone who is involved in this type of crime, we will catch up with you and you will be brought to justice." If you feel that there are criminal activities taking place in your neighbourhood, then please dial 101 or speak with us via the Live Chat function on the website, www.gmp.police.uk. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111. Alternatively, members of the community can engage via Bee In the Loop, which is a direct line to the neighbourhood policing team in each district within Greater Manchester. Just sign up to beeintheloop.co.uk to receive free text or email alerts to keep you in the loop about what is happening on your street and in your local community.
