A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs and for the possession of an offensive weapon.
On Sunday June 2, Greater Manchester Police officers noticed a vehicle parked up in Halliwell.
Police say the driver and vehicle were subject to a stop and search under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act.
As officers conducted the stop and search, a large quantity of what is suspected to be cannabis was recovered from the vehicle as well as a small blade.
Officers say they also recovered a large quantity of cash and a number of mobile phones.
A man was then arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs and for the possession of an offensive weapon.
He remains in custody awaiting a charging decision from the Crown Prosecution Service.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “On Sunday June 2, officers noticed a vehicle parked up in Halliwell.
“The driver and vehicle were subject to a stop and search under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act and a large quantity of cannabis was recovered from the vehicle, as well as a small blade. Officers also recovered a large quantity of cash and a number of mobile phones.
“Enquiries continued into Monday June 3. The male remains in custody awaiting a charging decision from the Crown Prosecution Service.”
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