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Thousands of illegal vapes, cigarettes and cannabis were seized during a string of raids across Greater Manchester.

Police say more than £1 million worth of criminal assets were recovered during a major crackdown on 'cash rich' high street businesses which are 'being used as a front for criminality'.

More than £17,000 worth of illegal tobacco and counterfeit goods were seized during visits to 'minimarts' and convenience stores on one day in Bolton .

In Longsight , hidden compartments were found to be concealing illicit items in shops, while 5kg of cannabis were discovered during raids in Rochdale .

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In total, officers visited more than 120 high street premises across the region - discovering counter

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