Organised crime police arrest man after kilo of cocaine is found in black bin bag

Jonathan Pritchard
By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 2nd Feb 2023, 03:00 BST
Organised crime police in Yorkshire have arrested a man after discovering a kilo of cocaine hidden in a black bin bag.

Officers from Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Organised Crime Unit arrested the 52-year-old man in the Chadderton area of Oldham, Greater Manchester, as part of a planned operation connected to the Humberside area.

Police also found a large amount of cash and a cash-counting machine.

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A statement from police said: “A significant amount of cash and a cash counting machine was also seized as part of the operation which took place at 6:30am on January 31. A 52-year-old man arrested on suspicion of POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) and drugs offences has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.”