TEN people have been arrested in another set of dawn raids in Greater Manchester, also including an address in Oldham.

The Oldham home was one of six police swooped on also including Bury, Salford and Manchester.

The raids were part of Operation Ballerina – set up by GMP to target those believed to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs across the Bury area.

Seven men and three women were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and supplying Class A drugs and remain in custody.

A large amount of Class A drugs and cash was recovered.

Superintendent Paul Walker, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “This was the second raid in as many weeks that specifically targeted the supply of drugs, and has now seen 17 people arrested. This morning was a huge success with a large amount of Class A drugs and cash recovered.

“Our stance remains the same, we do not tolerate the supply of drugs, and we will continue to take action if there is any suspicion of offences being committed in Greater Manchester.

“Operation Ballerina is very much ongoing, and we are continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs across Bury and the wider region.

"Our most powerful tool in the fight against drugs is the information we receive from the community. If you suspect drugs are being used or cultivated in your area, we urge you to get in touch with the police as soon as you can."

Last week, dawn raids led to seven people being charged for drug-related offences.

Jade Adams, 28, of Goldbrook Close, Heywood, Kieran Kay, 26, of Goldbrook Close, Heywood, Colin Nuttall, 65, of Kestrel Drive, Bury, Andrew Dootson, 58, of Padiham Close, Bury, and Lee Cirillo, 34, of HMP Manchester were each charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply class A controlled drugs, namely heroin and crack cocaine

Mohammad Mohsin Ali, 22, of Chesham Road, Bury was charged with being concerned in the supply of class A controlled drugs, five counts of supplying class A controlled drugs namely heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Irfan Younis, 39, of Sefton Street, was charged with two counts of supplying class A controlled drugs, namely heroin and crack cocaine.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9023, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.