Gun and drugs gangster taken off the streets thanks to tip off from the community
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA tip of from the community led to police taking out a dangerous criminal. Armed officers backed up colleagues when they searched homes on Castleford Street and Burnley Lane in Oldham.
The raids were carried out following concerns from the community and crucial intelligence about drugs and firearms. Cops found a sawn-off shotgun and cartridges.
Hidden at both addresses, police also discovered large amounts of heroin and mixing agents, ready for onward distribution. Experts estimated the value of the drugs recovered was almost £24,000. READ MORE: The five men GMP want to speak to after Manchester Airport video sparked chaos outside Rochdale police station On Wednesday Emran Hussain, 30, appeared at Manchester Crown Square Court.
He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He has been sentenced to six years in jail.
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