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A drugs gang kingpin subject to a covert police operation was brought down after he showed off with cash and 'cocaine' in incriminating videos.

Police say Ben Atherton was found to be running a 'dedicated drugs line' - sending bulk text messages advertising heroin and crack cocaine to a 'wide network of users'.

His gang was found to be exploiting vulnerable people to act as drug runners, store cash and distribute narcotics across Greater Manchester.

According to Greater Manchester Police , Atherton was found to be the head of a 'county lines-style' drugs operation based in Leigh.

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