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Greater Manchester Police are visiting licensed premises in Oldham in a bid to clamp down on drug crime in the area.

Officers deployed a specially-trained sniffer dog in pubs, clubs and bars in in Failsworth, Saddleworth and Uppermill as part of Operation Caminada, an initiative to tackle organised crime.

Seven premises were visited during the campaign, and 25 people were searched after the dog indicated that they may have been carrying drugs.

A 25-year-old from Lees was found to be in possession of cocaine and summonsed to appear at Oldham Magistrates Court.

Another man, also 25, from Greenfield, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

Detective Sergeant Paul Cockburn, from the Oldham Division of Greater Manchester Police said: “This was a proactive initiative to help rid Oldham of drugs and the associated problems that come with them. We have been working closely with licensed premises who welcome the action we are taking and the fact that only a small amount of drugs have been found indicates that these bars are being run responsibly.

“Members of the public were extremely patient as we made the searches so I would like to thank them for their support. I’d like to reassure them that this was not just a one night operation as we will continue week in, week out to target the small minority involved in organised crime in Oldham.“

People can contact police with information on 101, the new national non-emergency number.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.