A man has been charged with money laundering and involvement in supplying drugs.

Police announced on Saturday that they had charged 25-year-old Mohammed Zubair Issa with money laundering offences and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Economic Crime unit say that Issa, of Agecroft Road West in Prestwich, will appear before the courts at a later date.

A GMP spokesperson said: “Mohammed Zubair Issa, 5.12.1997, of Agecroft Road West, Bury has been charged with money laundering offences and being concerned in the supply of class B controlled drugs.

“He has been remanded into custody and will next appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday 27 September.

“The charges relate to an investigation by GMP’s Money Laundering Team within the Economic Crime Unit into the supply of drugs and money laundering across Manchester City Centre and the surrounding areas.”

Anyone with any concerns about alleged money laundering can call police on 101.