NEW legislation has come into force banning legal highs - and the police wasted no time in making an arrest.

They arrested a 23-year-old man from Rochdale on May 26, immediately after the new law came into force.

He was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug, under the Psychoactive Substances Act.

GMP's Detective Inspector Andy Butterworth said: “This legislation is not even a day old and we’ve already made an arrest which I hope goes to show just how serious Greater Manchester Police is about ensuring this law is abided by.

“It is now a criminal offence to sell psychoactive substances, which were previously more widely known as ‘legal highs’ so if you suspect a shop or business is continuing to supply them then please contact police.

“These are potentially lethal highs, not legal highs, and we will work vigorously to enforce this new legislation where necessary to protect the people of Greater Manchester.”

If you believe a shop or business is continuing to supply psychoactive substances please contact 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.