Two men have been arrested after a large knife and a quantity of drugs were found.

Officers from the Greater Manchester Police Bolton Town Centre Neighbourhood Team and the shoplifting team responded to reports of ongoing drug dealing from a vehicle on the back of Bridge Street this afternoon, May 2.

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Upon arrival police say two males aged 23 and 18, have exited the vehicle and attempted to make off from officers, being detained after a short foot chase.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "On their persons and within the vehicle, around 70 snap bags of various class A and class B drugs were located.

"One of the males was also found to be in possession of a large knife."

Both have been arrested and remain in custody for questioning.


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