'This is embarrassing' - Suspected loan shark dragged away in police raid as stunned neighbours watch on
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTwo suspected loan sharks got a rude awakening this morning as police smashed through their front door this morning. Shouts from officers boomed across the unsuspecting street in Stockport just after 6.30am, warning the couple inside to answer.
Curtains twitched and heads popped out from neighbouring doorways as the pair emerged from the property in handcuffs. A 42-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering offences.
The calls from officers heard across Brinnington Estate were so loud one shocked neighbour screamed ‘call the police’. She was stunned when met with the response, 'we are the police'. READ MORE: 'We were standing there in disbelief' - Family's nightmare after paying almost £300 for VIP Ne-Yo tickets The Manchester Evening News joined the the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) as they carried out the raid alongside Greater Manchester Police this morning (September 28) after they received intelligence that the individuals were involved in running an illegal money lending business.
Firework-like cracks echoed overhead as police smashed the front window, gaining entry to the porch, after calls to open the door went unanswered.
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