Man rumbled 'dealing drugs' during Bolton Wanderers' play-off match against Barnsley

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing during Bolton Wanderers' crucial play-off semi-final. The League One side lost 2-3 during the second leg against Barnsley last night (May 7) at Bolton's home ground, the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

The result was enough to see the Whites through to the final at Wembley, having won the first leg 1-3 in Barnsley. But one 34-year-old man would not have been joining in the celebrations at full time, after being arrested by Greater Manchester Police.

Officers acted on intelligence before arresting the man inside the ground, GMP says. Police recovered 16 bags, which officers suspected contained cocaine, as well as cash.

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GMP later searched a house in Westhoughton in connection with the suspect. There, they recovered more snap bags and a mobile phone.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Detective Inspector Tony Lunt, of GMP, said: “We rely on information from the public as we continue to protect our communities from drugs.

"We will always take action and act on information, and last night’s arrest proves we can make an arrest at any time and at any location. To report an incident or suspicions, please call police on 101 or talk to us via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.

"Always dial 999 in an emergency. Reports and concerns can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."