Bags containing £800,000 of crack cocaine and heroin found dumped next to police van

Drugs worth £800,000 were dumped next to a police van.

Four people have been arrested after officers found the drugs when they returned to their vehicle after making routine enquiries at a house in Rochdale

Officers were making enquiries at a house on Clement Royds Street, Rochdale.

When they returned to their vehicle, two large bags, containing more than £800,000 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin had been left next to it.

A further search of the house resulted in more class A drugs being found recovered plus £53,000 in cash.

Two men aged 26 and 60 and two women aged 25 and 60 have been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs and remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Andrew Butterworth, of Rochdale division, said: “This was an excellent result and an example of how police are determined to come out on top when it comes to drugs within the community.

“Thanks to the hard work of our officers we have managed to keep these drugs off the streets and stop them from causing harm to the local community.

“I would ask anyone who may know where drugs are being sold or produced to contact police. We are determined to take on the dealers but in doing so, need the help of the local community.”

Anyone with information can phone police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.