Bolton man immediately admitted all to police after officers stormed his home

NewsGreater Manchester NewsBolton'The evidence against Thornton was overwhelming'08:41, 18 Aug 2026A drug dealer caught bang to rights made a frank admission to cops who raided his home - telling them bluntly where cocaine, cannabis and cash were stashed inside his bedroom.‌Police said the evidence against Christopher Thornton, 43, was 'overwhelming' as he starts a long jail sentence after admitting a series of charges.‌A court heard police executed a warrant at Thornton's home in Bolton in June, 2022. When officers asked him if there were any illegal drugs or large amounts of money inside, he replied: "Yes, upstairs in my room."‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterPolice went on to seize three snap bags of cocaine; bags of cannabis; a large