The 30-year-old was arrested earlier this week on Thursday September 26 in Wigan town centre after officers say that he was selling Class A and B drugs “directly in front” of a CCTV camera.
Officers gave chased, arrested the man shortly afterward and later say they found more than £1000 at him home.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 1pm on Thursday September 26, a council CCTV operative observed a male dealing class A and B substances in Wigan Town Centre.
“This was being done in plain sight and directly in front of a high-definition CCTV camera, which is one of many located in Wigan Town Centre.
“Following this observation, officers from the Town Centre Neighbourhood Team were directed to the area.
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“Following a short foot chase and with the support of the Neighbourhood Tasking Team, we were able to detain a 30-year-old male.
“A positive stop search was conducted and found in his possession were numerous wraps containing what we believe to be class A and class B substances.
“Money in excess of £1000 was also recovered from the male’s address.”
