A man and woman were arrested after more than £10,000 in cash was uncovered in raids in Wigan this morning. Officers found the cash after raiding two 'adjoining addresses' in the Beech Hill area.
The man and woman were arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences, police said. They remain in custody and will be interviewed by detectives later today.
Officers also seized a high-value motorbike, an electric bike and a quad bike under the Proceeds of Crime Act. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community An investigation is now underway to see if the money is linked to any' subsequent related offences'.
In a post on the GMP Wigan West Facebook page, police added: "This warrant was carried out by the local Neighbourhood policing team along with the organised crime team and officers from the tutor unit who is made up of student officers who are being trained up. "If you have any information about your neighbours involvement in criminality please report it and we will endeavour to take their door off." Read more of today's top stories here READ NEXT:
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