Yesterday (January 30), Greater Manchester Police's Economic Crime Unit executed four simultaneous warrants across the borough, as the force sought to disrupt organised crime by targeting suspected criminal finance. Two men, aged 33 and 42, and two women both aged 40, were arrested on suspicion of money laundering, they all remained in custody yesterday ahead of being questioned by specialist officers. Two males were arrested as part of the raids (Image: GMP)Following a search of the property, officers seized – £10,000 in cash and designer clothing worth approximately £5,000. GMP officers throw a man in the back of their van (Image: GMP)The activity is a part of the Economic Crime Unit week of action running for a week from Monday (January 29) to Monday (February 5). He added: "As always, we would ask that anyone with information or anyone with concerns to contact us as we work to disrupt serious crime across the region.

Source: The Times January 31, 2024 11:13 UTC