Police raided a flat in Astley Bridge and recovered what they say was a quantity of nitrous oxide.
The raid came following a tip off from members of the community.
The discovery was made during a joint visit today, Monday, July 27 by Bolton North Neighbourhood Team officers and Bolton Council Trading Standards to a shop on Blackburn Road.
The visit was prompted by reports of illicit cigarettes and nitrous oxide being sold in the area.
Enquiries remain ongoing and anybody with information can contact the force.
A spokesperson for Bolton GMP said: "Nitrous oxide seized following concerns from the community.
"Today officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have conducted a joint visit with Bolton Council's Trading Standards to a shop on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge.
"This visit is acting on concerns from the community about the sale of illicit cigarettes and nitrous oxide in the area.
"During the operation, a quantity of nitrous oxide canisters were recovered from a nearby flat and enquiries are ongoing."
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