A man has been charged in relation to an investigation into the criminal use of Encrochat.

Khassim Lawrence (30/04/1997) of Denbank Mews, Denton has been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs.

He has been remanded in custody and appeared before Tameside Magistrates Court on Friday 2nd July.

Insignia of the Greater Manchester Police

At around 5.45am on Thursday 1 July, officers from GMP's Oldham Challenger Team executed drug warrants at two properties in the St Mary's area of Oldham and Denton, Manchester.

During the warrant, cash, mobile phones and high-value clothing were seized.

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What is Encrochat?

EncroChat is a mobile phone company that purports to provide modified mobile handsets that have had their microphones, cameras and GPS systems removed. It is often used by criminals because they have provided a secure communications network where messages could not be easily intercepted

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