Arrest for suspected drug dealing on Leigh street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession and intent to supply class A drugs after a suspected deal in a Leigh street.

Wigan and Leigh Police confirmed the arrest in a social media post.

It read: “At approximately 15.30pm on Tuesday October 1, one of our colleagues sighted an exchange between two individuals in the Findlay Street area of Leigh.

"Officers from the Westleigh neighbourhood team subsequently attended the area and detained a male for a search under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

"Officers discovered the male in possession of numerous wraps of suspected class A substances and over £500 in cash.

"He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A.”

If you have any information relating to drug supply in the area, GMP ask that you contact them on 101, via the online system or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.