FIVE men suspected of forcing teenagers to deal drugs for them have been arrested in a series of dawn raids.
Officers targeted an alleged organised crime group operating in Piccadilly Gardens and areas of north Manchester in a series of raids yesterday.
Greater Manchester Police says the group is believed to be using weapons and forcing youths to sell illicit drugs on their behalf.
The five suspects, aged between 18 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of modern-day slavery and drug offences.
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