Six warrants across Manchester and Stockport
Police have carried out a series of early morning warrants targeting suspected drug distribution linked to both central Manchester and Stockport. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team covering Gorton and Levenshulme executed six searches on Monday, 13 July 2026, at addresses in Ancoats, Gorton and Stockport.
Two people were arrested. A man in his 30s was detained on suspicion of involvement in the supply and possession of Class A, B and C drugs and remains in custody. A woman, also in her 30s, was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A and B substances and has been released on police bail while inquiries continue.
Significant seizure and suspected dealing kit
Officers recovered a quantity of Class A and B drugs, a sum of cash and several e-bikes believed to have been used to facilitate street-level dealing. During a preliminary search at a property in Gorton, officers uncovered cannabis with an estimated street value of around a350,000 concealed inside a washing machine.
Inspector Zac Campbell said: 22This morning27s warrants are a result of months of dedicated work by officers who have gathered intelligence and evidence about suspected drug dealing in the community.22 He highlighted the harms linked to drug markets, including exploitation, violence and anti-social behaviour, and praised the joint effort by specialist teams across GMP.
Focus on community harm
The activity follows months of intelligence-gathering by local teams, according to police, and reflects a sustained effort to disrupt groups linked to drug supply. Officers say the coordinated approach brought together multiple GMP units, with neighbourhood teams central to identifying hotspots and gathering corroborating evidence. The force is urging residents to keep reporting concerns so that lines of inquiry can be developed quickly.
Stockport communities have repeatedly raised worries about the impact of drug supply on everyday life 2D from late-night comings and goings and nuisance riding to serious violence. While today27s results span several neighbourhoods, the inclusion of Stockport addresses underlines that local streets are part of a wider network the force is intent on breaking up.
What was found and where
| Action | Detail |
|---|---|
| Warrants executed | 6 (Ancoats, Gorton, Stockport) |
| Arrests | 2 (man in 30s in custody; woman in 30s on bail) |
| Seizures | Class A and B drugs, cash, e-bikes |
| Notable find | About a350,000 of cannabis hidden in a washing machine (Gorton) |
How residents can help
Police say community intelligence remains crucial. Officers are particularly interested in information about addresses with persistent short visits, 22cuckooing22 of vulnerable residents, and the use of e-bikes or scooters for rapid drop-offs.
- Report non-emergencies via 101; use 999 if a crime is in progress or there is immediate danger.
- Share information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Record times, vehicle details and descriptions where safe to do so; do not approach suspects.
Further updates are expected as interviews progress and forensic work on the seized items is completed. The force has not named those arrested at this stage.
Today27s action is the latest in a series of operations in and around Stockport aimed at cutting off drug supply lines and reducing associated offending. Residents who have provided tip-offs are being thanked by the neighbourhood team, which stresses that incremental pieces of information often build the evidential picture needed to secure warrants like these.
