A man has been charged with drugs offences after police found cannabis plants at a Prestwich address.

Darius Apara, of Clifton Road in Prestwich, was arrested at 6.30am by Bury’s Challenger team on Wednesday, December 21 following a warrant at his property.

Challenger is a programme run by Greater Manchester Police with the aim of tackling organised crime.

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The 29-year-old was taken into custody and subsequently charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, producing a class B drug and money laundering.

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Apara has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Manchester Crown Court today, Thursday.