Pair arrested as drugs were allegedly disguised as a popular Christmas present

Two men, both aged 22, have been arrested on suspicion of selling class A drugs disguised as a popular Christmas present.

Both men have been bailed pending further enquiries into the Oldham incident.

If you’re wondering what to get the lads and dads for Christmas, make sure it’s not a Lynx deodorant cannister filled with drugs.  

Some presents won’t be getting delivered this year thanks to Greater Manchester Police officers in Oldham who, while out on patrol, observed a female approach a parked Volkswagen Golf with two occupants inside.  

On thorough inspection and after running some tests, the vehicle and occupants were identified as being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.  

The vehicle was brought to a safe stop, and both males were detained for the purpose of a Section 23 drugs search.  

Initially, only a small amount of cannabis was found however, a more thorough search by officers located a hide within the vehicle, where they recovered approximately 100 wraps of heroin and cocaine, seized three mobile phones as well as £200-£300 cash.  

The class A substances were concealed within Lynx fragrance deodorant and WD-40 cannisters – and so officers ensured the suspects received some stiff justice. 

Both males were subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and the vehicle was seized for having no insurance.  

PC Patel, from GMP’s Operation Venture, said: “Once again this job highlights how effective our proactive patrols are in clamping down on those intent on committing crime.   

“We all know drugs have a devastating impact on society.

"As suspected criminals look to find ways to conceal their wrongdoings from us, we are also adapting and evolving to ensure we stay one step ahead of them, and we will catch them out.  

“We’d like to encourage the public to continue to submit intelligence as we do act on it and use it when we can.  

“You can contact us on 101 or through our LiveChat via the GMP website.

"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.” 

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