A CC-150 Polaris aircraft carrying Afghan refugees who supported Canada’s mission in Afghanistan arrives at Toronto Pearson International Airport on August 13, 2021.

Please credit: Cpl Rachael Allen, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Un avion CC-150 Polaris transportant des réfugiés afghans qui ont soutenu la mission du Canada en Afghanistan arrive à l’aéroport international Pearson de Toronto, le 13 août 2021.

Photo : Cpl Rachael Allen, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes

A member of Joint Task Force – Ukraine practices shooting from behind a barricade during weapon refresher training during Operation UNIFIER at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Starychi, Ukraine on December 30, 2016.

Photo: Joint Task Force - Ukraine

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Un membre de la Force opérationnelle interarmées – Ukraine s’exerce au tir derrière une barricade lors d’une instruction de recyclage sur le maniement des armes au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, au Centre international de sécurité et de maintien de la paix, à Starychi, en Ukraine, le 30 décembre 2016.

Photo : Force opérationnelle interarmées - Ukraine

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A crewmember launches a PUMA, a Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aircraft System (MMUAS) from HMCS SUMMERSIDE during Operation CARIBBE off the coast of Jamaica on November 6, 2020.

Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer

Un membre d’équipage lance un PUMA, un système maritime d’aéronef miniature sans pilote (MMUAS), depuis le NCSM SUMMERSIDE au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, au large de la Jamaïque, le 6 novembre 2020.

Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques

Canadian Armed Forces vehicles depart for the field during Exercise ALLIED SPIRIT IV at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center Training area in Hohenfels, Germany on January 20, 2016 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE

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Des véhicules des Forces armées canadiennes partent en direction de l’aire d’entraînement au cours de l’exercice ALLIED SPIRIT IV dans le secteur d’entraînement du Joint Multinational Readiness Center, à Hohenfels, en Allemagne, le 20 janvier 2016, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.

Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, OP REASSURANCE

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Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.

The operation targets crimes that members of the public in that district have told us give them the most concern.

Members of the press and key partners, including local representatives, are invited to attend Operation AVRO deployments to see results first-hand and conduct important multi-agency work, such as welfare visits.

More details on AVRO can be found by visiting gmp.police.uk and following us on social media.

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk

Members of HMCS WINNIPEG (FFH 338) conduct a Fire Training Exercise for Executive Officer’s Delight to keep personnel trained and ready during Operation PROJECTION while sailing the Pacific Ocean, August 17, 2022.

Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres d’équipage du NCSM WINNIPEG (FFH 338) participent à un exercice d’entraînement à la lutte contre les incendies à la demande du commandant en second pour veiller à ce que le personnel soit formé et prêt à intervenir, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 17 août 2022.

Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes

A Royal Canadian Navy member onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE checks the Polaris while conducting Officer of the Watch duties during Operation CARIBBE, March 19, 2022.

Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un membre de la Marine royale à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE jette au coup d’œil au Polaris dans le cadre de ses fonctions d’officier de quart au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 19 mars 2022.

Photo : Services d’imagerie des FMAR(P), Forces armées canadiennes

Canadian Armed Forces members sit in a trench surrounded by smoke from a simulated grenade attack during Exercise ALLIED SPIRIT IV at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center Training area in Hohenfels, Germany on January 22, 2016 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes sont assis dans une tranchée, entourés d’un nuage de fumée provenant d’une attaque à la grenade simulée lors de l’exercice ALLIED SPIRIT IV, dans le secteur d’entraînement du Joint Multinational Readiness Center, à Hohenfels, en Allemagne, le 22 janvier 2016, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.

Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, OP REASSURANCE

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An American soldier from the American 173rd Airborne Brigade sits next to a Canadian soldier from Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment has he fires a MK 19 Grenade Launcher during a joint range training during Operation REASSURANCE on July 17, 2014 in Eastern Europe.

Photo: Cpl Mark Schombs, Garrison Petawawa Imaging

Un soldat américain de la 173e Brigade aéroportée des États-Unis se tient à côté d’un soldat canadien de la compagnie Mike du 3e Bataillon, The Royal Canadian Regiment tandis que ce dernier fait feu avec un lance-grenades MK 19, le 17 juillet 2014, au cours d’un exercice de tir interarmées mené en Europe de l’Est, dans le cadre de l’opération Reassurance.

Photo : Cpl Mark Schombs, Imagerie de la Garnison Petawawa

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Marine Technicians, part of the Marine Systems Engineering department conduct maintenance on the line to the Main Seawater Circulation Pump aboard HMCS MONTREAL during Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea, on March 13, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Six men have been arrested after raids this morning in Bury and Tameside.

Today (Tuesday 17 October 2017) GMP officers searched a number of properties in Bury, Tameside and Cheetham Hill as part of an investigation into the unlawful sale of medicine and controlled drugs online.

Code-named Operation Pyarr, several million pounds worth of pharmaceutical drugs have been seized in today’s investigation into the multi-million pound international fraud operation.

The investigation has been carried out by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority who are responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices are acceptably safe, in conjunction with Bury Police and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

A total of six men were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class C drugs and remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Cadden of GMP’s Bury Borough, said: “We have spent the past few months identifying where the public are able to get hold of these controlled drugs, and uncovering who is responsible.

“From our investigation, it is clear that this is a comprehensive operation, with genuine pharmaceuticals being unlawfully removed from the supply chain in the UK and then sold, illegally, online.

“While we have made arrests, we are continuing with our investigation and are committed to finding those who facilitate the supply of illegal substances in Greater Manchester.

“I’m asking for the public to continue to report anything suspicious to the police, and ensure that we can look after the public who are taken in by drugs that they believe are legal.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

Flooding causes inaccessible roadways near the town of Abbotsford, British Columbia on 21 November 2021.

Please credit: MCpl Nicolas Alonso, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Les inondations rendent les routes inaccessibles près de la ville d’Abbotsford, en Colombie Britannique, le 21 novembre 2021.

Photo : Cplc Nicolas Alonso, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes

U.S. Air Force pilots and ground crews of F-16C Block 52 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, perform preflight checks in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), March 16, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted bi-national aircraft training intercept operations while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' East Coast. This iteration of OND, involving First Air Force and Air Forces Northern assets, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern approach to North America. This particular OND provides an opportunity to exercise bi-national hand-off procedures between U.S. and Canadian fighters. A binational Canadian and American command, NORAD employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and fighter aircraft controlled by a sophisticated command and control network to deter, detect and defend against aerial threats that originate outside or within North American airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder)

Police have arrested two people in raids across Wigan today (24/8/10) as part of an operation to crack a major drug dealing gang.

Warrants were executed at five addresses in Golborne and Platt Bridge as part of Operation Delmas.

Led by the North West Regional Crime Unit, the raids were supported by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Firearms Unit.

The operation is aimed at disrupting a major drug conspiracy that has seen large quantities of cocaine travelling north from London to be sold on the streets of Wigan and the wider North West.

For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

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Canadian Armed Forces personnel depart on a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules aircraft from 436 Transport Squadron for Operation NANOOK at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario on August 15, 2022.

Photo by: Lieutenant Kurt Visser, 8 Wing Trenton Public Affairs, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Des membres du personnel des Forces armées canadiennes quittent la Base des Forces canadiennes Trenton, en Ontario, à bord d’un avion CC 130J Hercules de l’Aviation royale canadienne du 436e Escadron de transport en vue de participer à l’opération NANOOK, le 15 août 2022.

Photo : Lieutenant Kurt Visser, Affaires publiques de la 8e Escadre Trenton, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of HMCS HALIFAX’s Ship Without Air Detachment (SWOAD) team watch as the air department demonstrates how to conduct a vertical hoist as part of SWOAD training during Operation REASSURANCE on 7 July 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres de l’équipe du navire sans détachement aérien (SWOAD) du NCSM HALIFAX observent le personnel du détachement aérien faire la démonstration d’un hélitreuillage vertical dans le cadre d’une instruction SWOAD au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 7 juillet 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Lieutenant (Navy) Alina Na, an Intelligence Officer aboard HMCS CALGARY, stands at attention during the sail into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY

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La lieutenant de vaisseau Alina Na, officier du renseignement à bord du NCSM CALGARY, se tient au garde à vous alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY

Royal Canadian Navy sailors stand at attention on the fo'cs'le of HMCS CALGARY as the ship sails into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY

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Des marins de la Marine royale canadienne se tiennent au garde à vous sur le gaillard d’avant du NCSM CALGARY, alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY

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Early morning raids saw four arrested as officers executed several drug warrants across Tameside.

Today (Wednesday 19 June 2019) warrants were executed across seven addresses as part of a crackdown on the supply of Class A and B drugs – codenamed Operation Leporine.

Following today’s action, two men – aged 21 and 27 – and two women – aged 21 and 52 - have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.

Sergeant Stephanie O’Brien, of GMP’s Tameside district, said: “At present we have four people in custody and as part of this morning’s operation we have been able to seize a significant quantity of drugs.

“I would like to thank the team here in Tameside who, as part of Operation Leporine, have worked tirelessly in order to bring a sophisticated and audacious group of offenders to justice.

“The supply of illegal drugs blights communities and destroys people’s livelihoods; and I hope that today’s very direct and visible action demonstrates to the local community that we are doing all that we to make the streets of Tameside a safer place.

“It will remain a top priority for us to continue to tackle the influx of drugs in the area, however we cannot do this alone and I would appeal directly to the community and those most affected to please come forward with any information that could assist us in what continues to be an ongoing operation.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or alternatively reports can be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

Crewmembers of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS HALIFAX, Flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, conduct a foc'sle transfer with the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Kingfisher during Operation REASSURANCE, August 27, 2019.

Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Formation Imaging Services

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Members of the embarked CH-124 Sea King helicopter air detachment on board Her Majesty's Canadian Ship FREDERICTON conduct a helicopter In flight refuel during Operation REASSURANCE on June 16, 2015.

Photo: Cpl Charles A. Stephen

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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères embarqués CH-124 Sea King à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté FREDERICTON effectuent un ravitaillement en vol de l’hélicoptère au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 juin 2015.

Photo : Cpl Charles A. Stephen

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Group photo with the 31 Canadian Brigade Group Commander, during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22 in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut on August 23, 2022.

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Photo de groupe en compagnie du commandant du 31e Groupe brigade du Canada au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22, à Cambridge Bay, au Nunavut, le 23 août 2022.

Photo : Bdr Julia Currie, Affaires publiques, 31e Groupe brigade du Canada

Marking the 77th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands inspects the Honour Guard during the Canadian Tulip Festival opening ceremony, at Commissioners Park, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 May 2022.

Photo credit: Corporal Valerie Mailhot, Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) Imaging Services

À l’occasion du 77e anniversaire de la libération des Pays Bas, Son Altesse Royale la princesse Margriet des Pays Bas inspecte la garde d’honneur lors de la cérémonie d’ouverture du Festival canadien des tulipes au parc des Commissaires, à Ottawa, en Ontario, le 14 mai 2022.

Photo : Caporale Valerie Mailhot, Services d’imagerie du Groupe de soutien des Forces canadiennes (Ottawa/Gatineau)

Members of the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard conduct a boarding exercise aboard HMCS GLACE BAY during Operation NANOOK 2020 on August 18, 2020.

Photo by Corporal David Veldman, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des membres de la marine américaine et de la Garde côtière des États-Unis effectuent un exercice d’arraisonnement à bord du NCSM GLACE BAY dans le cadre de l’opération NANOOK 2020, le 18 août 2020.

Photo : Caporal David Veldman, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of HMCS HALIFAX’s Naval Boarding Party (NBP) ride a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to Federal German Ship (FGS) SPESSART as part of a boarding exercises between the two ships during Operation REASSURANCE on 4 May 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres de l’équipe d’arraisonnement du NCSM HALIFAX se dirigent vers le navire de la République fédérale d’Allemagne (FGS) SPESSART à bord d’une embarcation pneumatique à coque rigide dans le cadre d’un exercice d’arraisonnement auquel participent les deux navires au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 mai 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

HMCS GOOSE BAY sails through Saglek Fjord, Labrador, Canada in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation NANOOK on August 8th, 2022.

Photo by: Cpl Kuzma, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Le NCSM GOOSE BAY traverse le fjord Saglek, dans l’océan Atlantique, au Labrador (Canada), au cours de l’opération NANOOK, le 8 août 2022.

Photo : Cpl Kuzma, Forces armées canadiennes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A large-scale gang enforcement operation, dubbed “Operation Triple Beam Colorado,” in which a number of Colorado law enforcement agencies partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service from May 15 through August 10, led to the arrest of 156 people.

In addition to the 156 arrests during OTB Colorado, authorities also seized 26 firearms, including 10 fully automatic rifles , 1.3 kilograms of methamphetamine, 739 grams of cocaine. Additionally six stolen vehicles were recovered, and $89,087 in illicit funds were recovered. The intent of Operation Triple Beam is to make a noticeable dip in violent crimes during and following the enforcement phase of the operation.

OTB Colorado saw the participation of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Pueblo Police Department, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security, all working on the U.S. Marshals Service-led operation aimed at providing communities with immediate relief from gang-related violence by targeting fugitive gang members and the organizations responsible for committing violent crimes.

Since its inception in 2010, Operation Triple Beam has been conducted 50 times nationwide, resulting in more than 8,000 arrests and the seizure of more than 1,800 illegal firearms.

Photo by Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals

Dawn raids saw six people arrested by police as part of an investigation into gas explosion cash machine attacks.

A further person was arrested for unrelated drug offences.

This morning (Wednesday 26 June 2019) officers executed warrants at nine addresses as part of Operation Benson – launched in response to incidents involving the theft of money from ATMs.

Warrants were executed by GMP at Oldham Road, Uxbridge Street and Garden Walk in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as on Robinson Street, Caroline Street and Handley Close in Stockport.

The action was supported by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit – Disruption Team.

Further warrants were executed on Woodlands Close, Tintwistle and Lea Fold, Solihull by Derbyshire Police and West Midlands Police respectively on behalf of GMP.

Police arrested:-

A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.

A 34-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.

A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.

A 28-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.

A 30-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle and money laundering.

A 33-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle.

A 28-year-old man for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.

Detective Sergeant Phil Kennedy said: “Thanks to the excellent work of our officers; colleagues within other force areas and SaferCash partners, we have been able to bring six people into custody this morning.

“Additionally, we have a further person in custody for drugs offences.

“These raids came as the result of extensive intelligence gathering and show our determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of crimes.

“Today’s operation is a response to various types of ATM attacks– including those which use gas explosions to access monies, endangering the lives of anyone caught nearby.

“While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life, a small minority think it acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality.

“We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities.

“If you believe someone to be involved in criminality, contact police immediately. Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Members of the Combat Systems Engineering department load the Phalanx CIWS (sea-wiz) after departing Catania, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE on February 21, 2022.

Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres du Service du génie des systèmes de combat chargent le système de défense rapproché (CISW) Phalanx (sea-wiz) après leur départ de Catane, en Italie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 21 février 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.

This month saw the operation take place in Rochdale.

The operation targets crimes that members of the public in that district have told us give them the most concern.

Members of the press and key partners, including local representatives, are invited to attend Operation AVRO deployments to see results first-hand and conduct important multi-agency work, such as welfare visits.

More details on AVRO can be found by visiting gmp.police.uk and following us on social media.

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk

Dawn raids saw seven people arrested as part of a crackdown on the supply of drugs in Bury.

This morning (Thursday 6 June 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at properties across five addresses in the Heywood and Bury areas.

The warrants were part of Operation Ballerina – set up by GMP to target those believed to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs across Bury.

Four men – aged 26, 65, 58, 22 and 34 – and one woman – aged 28 - have all been arrested on suspicion of supply of Class A drugs.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs.

Officers seized a substantial amount of class B drugs across the properties.

Superintendent Paul Walker, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “We absolutely do not tolerate the supply of drugs, and we will continue to take action if there is any suspicion of offences being committed in Greater Manchester.

“Thanks to the speedy actions of officers this morning, a significant amount of drugs destined for our streets have been seized.

“Operation Ballerina is very much ongoing, and we are continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs across Bury and the wider region.

"Our most powerful tool in the fight against drugs is the information we receive from the community. If you suspect drugs are being used or cultivated in your area, we urge you to get in touch with the police as soon as you can."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9023, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit

www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

On Wednesday (22 November 2022) officers from the Operation Vulcan team were out in full force in Cheetham Hill and Strangeways as part of GMP’s vehicle safety initiative, Operation Vortex, which aims to disrupt and deny criminal use of the road network, by all means possible.

For too long, criminals have blighted the area of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of their crimes at the expense of vulnerable victims who are being taken advantage of.

This operation links in closely with Operation Vulcan, which is dedicated to ridding Cheetham Hill and Strangeways of criminal activity and bringing about real, sustainable change, making it an environment people are proud to live and work in.

Also in attendance to offer intelligence and support were a number of GMP partners, including representatives from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Immigration Enforcement, Waste Enforcement, Manchester City Council Enforcement, and HMP Manchester.

A multi-agency approach is crucial to this operations success, with support from partner organisations ensuring that GMP can target every level of criminal activity, whilst also ensuring vulnerable people in the community are supported.

The day delivered an array of fantastic results:

6 arrests made on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs, possession of a bladed article, driving whilst disqualified and possession of class A drugs

32 stop searches

67 traffic offences detected and prosecuted

33 speed offences prosecuted

26 vehicle seizures

31 parking fines issued

32 PG9 (prohibition for unroadworthy vehicles) offences prosecuted

5 care plan referrals for drug users encountered

£1700 of fixed penalty notices

Operation Vulcan is dedicated to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in the community who are being exploited by those in criminal gangs. Throughout the day, specialist officers engaged with a variety of people, explaining that help is there for them, whether it be from GMP officers or partner agencies.

Inspector Andrew Torkington, one of GMP’s specialist officers involved in Operation Vulcan said, “There’s been a real buzz in the community throughout the day with lots of high visibility patrols and community engagement.

“The feedback from members of the community, local college students, and legitimate business owners has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that they feel much safer with our presence.

“Best of all was the large-scale disruption and inconvenience our presence caused to the illegitimate businesses in Cheetham Hill who were unable to open their shutters. This day of action wasn’t a one off – Operation Vulcan is here to stay.”

Ian Bain, DVSA’s Head of Enforcement Delivery said: “Road users have a responsibility to make sure their vehicles are safe, roadworthy and comply with legislation.

“We’re really pleased to be working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police helping to keep the community safe.

“We will continue to target and engage with anyone who breaks the rules and puts the public and other drivers at risk.”

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk

Brigadier General Graham, Commander of the 3rd Canadian Division, Edmonton, talks with the troops in Drayton Valley, Alberta, on May 16, 2023, in support of Operation LENTUS 23.

Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Le brigadier-général Graham, commandant de la 3e Division du Canada (Edmonton), discute avec des militaires à Drayton Valley, en Alberta, le 16 mai 2023, au cours de l’opération LENTUS 23.

Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship TORONTO (left) and the United States Ship STOCKDALE (right) are hooked up to the United States Naval Ship CESAR CHAVEZ (centre) for a fuel replenishment in the Gulf of Oman during Operation ARTEMIS on August 16, 2013.

Photo: Master Corporal David Singleton-Browne, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

Le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté TORONTO (à gauche) et le United States Ship STOCKDALE (à droite) sont attachés au United States Ship CESAR CHAVEZ (au centre), dans le golfe d’Oman, pour être ravitaillés en carburant, le 16 août 2013, dans le cadre de l’opération Artemis.

Photo : Caporal-chef David Singleton-Browne, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

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Master Sailor Joshua Mowatt, a Naval Combat Information Operator aboard HMCS CALGARY, monitors shipborne radars in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on June 14, 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Le matelot chef Joshua Mowatt, opérateur d’équipement d’informations de combat (Marine) à bord du NCSM CALGARY, surveille les radars de bord, lors d’opérations menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 14 juin 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes

Able Seaman Shelby Andrews, a Naval Combat Information Operator onboard Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) FREDERICTON, performs her duties in the operations room during on Operation REASSURANCE on February 6, 2016.

Photo: Corporal Anthony Chand, Formation Imaging Services

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La matelot de 2e classe Shelby Andrews, opératrice d’équipement d’information de combat (marine) à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) FREDERICTON, exerce ses fonctions dans la salle des opérations au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 6 février 2016.

Photo : Caporal Anthony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation

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Police will be targeting wanted offenders as part of month-long crackdown on crime.

The initiative codenamed Operation Olympus will see over 250 local officers from across the Force and specialist units including traffic, tactical aid and the ANPR intercept teams target offenders for a range of offences including domestic abuse, sexual offences and general criminality.

The days of action, which will focus on known and wanted criminals are being held across the Force’s 11 divisions from 3 to 20 February.

Greater Manchester Police Superintendent Craig Thompson, operational lead, said: “Operation Olympus sends a clear message to criminals that there will be no hiding place for them and that the safety of our community comes first and will always be our priority. We will leave no stone unturned and will use all of our disruption tactics to make life difficult for them.

“By using all of our resources during the month we will put a stop to their criminal ways and show them that there’s always a place for them in our cells.”

For live updates from the operation follow #OpOlympus from the GMP twitter accounts. You can find your local Twitter account by visiting: www.gmp.police.uk/socialmedia.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.

You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander Maritime Time Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic, addresses the crowd as HMCS HALIFAX sets sail to join HMCS MONTREAL for Operation REASSURANCE, as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG 1) in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe on 19 March 2022.

Please credit: Mona Ghiz, MARLANT Public Affairs, DND

A Canadian Armed Forces sniper looks through his scope while participating in Exercise Without Warning in the training area of Glebokie, Poland on December 17, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE

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Un tireur d’élite des Forces armées canadiennes regarde à travers sa lunette de visée au cours de l’exercice Without Warning dans le secteur d’entraînement de Glebokie, en Pologne, le 17 décembre 2015, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.

Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, OP REASSURANCE

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Canadian Armed Forces members stand up a camp in Resolute, Nunavut during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT on 5 March 2020.

Please credit: Cpl Tori Lake, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes installent un campement à Resolute, au Nunavut, au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, le 5 mars 2020.

Photo : Cpl Tori Lake, Forces armées canadiennes

Air Weapons Systems technicians secure a precision guided munition onto the bomb rack of a CF-18 Hornet in preparation for the next mission during Operation IMPACT on January 13, 2015 near Camp Patrice Vincent, Kuwait.

Photo: OP Impact, DND

Des techniciens en systèmes d’armement aérien placent une munition à guidage de précision sur le lance-bombes d’un CF18 Hornet en vue de la prochaine mission à exécuter dans le cadre de l’opération Impact, le 13 janvier 2015, près du camp Patrice-Vincent, au Koweït.

Photo : Op Impact, MDN

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Police in Bury have arrested nine people following drugs warrants in the east area of the town this morning (13/6/12).

Dozens of officers were involved in the raids, including specialist officers from GMP’s tactical aid and dogs units, as well as divisional and neighbourhood officers.

The raids were watched by several members of the community and councillors, who were invited along so they could witness first-hand how police are putting a stop to drugs activity in their neighbourhood.

Drugs workers were also available throughout the day to offer services to any prisoners that currently use drugs and who may want help to stop.

The warrants were carried out following months of intelligence gathering, after officers received reports of drug dealing in and around the Manchester Road Park area.

Chief Superintendent Jon Rush, divisional commander at Bury said: “Today’s arrests are just the start of a new ongoing operation to tackle the sale and supply of drugs across our borough.

“Drugs are a major driving force behind many other crimes such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime, and that is why cracking down on those involved in this industry is a big priority for police in Bury.

"Today’s strikes have taken weeks of planning and will have caused significant disruption to the users and suppliers of illegal drugs in Bury.

With the public’s help, this work will continue.

“Let today be a warning to anyone involved in drug dealing in Bury that not only will you end up behind bars, but through Proceeds of Crime Act legislation, you will also end up out of pocket."

Anyone with information about those involved in drug-related activity in their area should call police at Bury, in confidence if needed, on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.

Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger

Sailor 2nd Class Reilly Ward, a Steward aboard HMCS MONTREAL, relays communications to the bridge while coming alongside Catania, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE on March 4, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Three people have been arrested following dawn raids aimed at disrupting the supply of drugs and the criminal exploitation of vulnerable adults in Manchester.

Shortly after 6am this morning (Friday 15 March) officers executed search warrants at six addresses in the Beswick area of Manchester.

Three men, two aged 18 and one aged 22 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and engaging in human trafficking for the purpose of criminal exploitation.

The arrests were made as part of Operation Fosbury, an ongoing investigation being led by the City of Manchester Complex Safeguarding Hub into the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children within the Beswick area.

The new multi-agency team* which includes specialist detectives from GMP, has been established to combat the increasing risk of vulnerable people, particularly young people, being sexually and criminally exploited.

Detective Inspector Andy Buckthorpe from GMP’s Complex Safeguarding hub said: “Our aim is to target and disrupt those individuals who seek to exploit children and vulnerable adults and we will take every opportunity to target and prosecute offenders.

“This particular investigation focuses on helping vulnerable people who we believe have been exploited and forced to drug deals in other areas of the UK in what is widely known as ‘County Lines’ offending.

“As a result of the investigation, we have been able to identify a number of vulnerable people within the Manchester area who have been exploited in the most horrendous way by organised criminals and they will now receive bespoke multi-agency support.”

Criminal exploitation or ‘Trapped’ as it is referred to across Greater Manchester is a form of criminal exploitation that sees offenders use children or vulnerable people for the purposes of selling drugs.

They could be trafficked around the local area, or taken to areas with no obvious links or connections and this often involves the victim being subjected to deception, intimidation, violence, financial exploitation and grooming.

Are you being made to commit crime on behalf of someone else? Are you fearful for yourself or your family’s safety? Find out more at: www.programmechallenger.co.uk/Trapped

Anyone with concerns either about themselves or somebody else can contact the police via the LiveChat facility on the GMP website or 101 in a non-emergency situation.

You can also report details anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Always dial 999 when there is an emergency or an immediate threat to life.

A Naval Warfare Officer watches from the sweep deck of HMCS SUMMERSIDE as they depart Miami, Florida during Operation CARIBBE, December 2, 2020.

Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer

Un officier de guerre navale monte la garde depuis le pont de dragage du NCSM SUMMERSIDE au départ de Miami, en Floride, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 2 décembre 2020.

Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques