In a massive operation aimed at tackling drug supply in Piccadilly Gardens, 24 alleged drug dealers were arrested this morning, marking a significant breakthrough in law enforcement’s efforts to combat illicit activities in the area.

For the past six months, Operation Vulcan, supported by specialist officers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU), has been conducting an undercover operation in Piccadilly Gardens alongside high-visibility patrols. While the Operation Vulcan team may be familiar in uniform, what went unnoticed were the undercover officers strategically positioned among suspected criminals.

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