EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1 MIN
Wigan Crackdown Targets Drugs and Crime
from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!
Sixty people were arrested in a massive police crackdown across Greater Manchester, with Wigan hit hardest as officers seized dozens of cannabis plants, thousands in cash, a kilo of cocaine, and even weapons like tasers and a samurai sword. The operation, months in the making, targeted anti-social behavior through dispersal orders and hit 12 locations in 24 hours — including Hindley, Scholes, and Leigh. Traffic cops seized 23 vehicles, while Trading Standards shut down illegal vape and cigarette shops, confiscating over $8,000. Twenty-six have already been charged. Police chief Clare Jenkins insists Wigan remains safe, noting crime rates per capita are low and most disturbances are minor, handled by a small group of repeat offenders. This is part of a broader push to restore community safety and curb criminal activity from all angles. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81a308218d8dabf6
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