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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.
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.
A ground crew member signals a Turkish Sea Hawk helicopter prior to its departure from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) ST JOHN’S as it transits the Mediterranean Sea on March 21, 2017 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Leading Seaman Ogle Henry, Formation Imaging Services
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Members of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto conduct a rescue exercise involving CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, Raptor, near Latvia during Operation REASSURANCE on 27 August 2020.
Photo Credit: Cpl White-Finkle, 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 heavy battleship for space operations, the Bismarck class was commissioned with fleet on fleet actions in mind. Designed to trade punches with the best ships of the line, the Bismarck class has far outlived its original lifespan expectations, and still sees service today.
Armament:
3x twin-linked heavy beam turrets (2 forward, 1 aft)
2x twin-linked medium pulse beam turrets
6x anti-ship torpedo tubes (4 forward, 2 aft)
16x SMART warheads
4x tracker light railguns
At 104 studs stem to stern, this is my first microfig scale SHIP! Inspired by Mike & Mike, both of whom are far better at this than I am. Yoder's use of technic skeletal structures was a big help to making this thing as big as it was, and Szita's aesthetics were crudely copied by me as well.
Design elements inspired by the Salamis-class cruisers from the Gundam UC timeline and maybe a little Space Battleship Yamato (full disclosure: never seen that anime, just pictures online).
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.
A Royal Canadian Navy member aboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE conducts pre-flight checks for the PUMA before flight during Operation CARIBBE, February 24 2022.
Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE effectue les vérifications avant vol du PUMA au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 24 février 2022.
Photo : Forces armées canadiennes
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.
Officers investigating the recent spate of firearms discharges in Salford have executed a series of warrants in Little Hulton and Eccles.
In the early hours of this morning, Friday 16 October 2015, officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Salford Division searched nine properties throughout the division in the hunt for firearms linked to the recent shootings in the area.
The warrants were executed as part of a Project Gulf operation designed to tackle organised crime. Gulf is part of Programme Challenger, the Greater Manchester approach to tackling organised criminality across the region.
Seven men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, ranging from possession with intent to supply to handling stolen goods.
A significant amount of Class A and Class B drugs were seized as part of the operation, though no firearms were found.
Detective Inspector Alan Clitherow said: “This series of warrants are just one element of the continuing and relentless operation being orchestrated to tackle organised crime gangs in Salford.
“They came about as a result of the on-going investigation into the recent spate of firearms discharges in Salford, including the horrific attack of young Christian Hickey and his mother Jayne.
“We wanted to show our communities that we are leaving no stone unturned in the hunt for those responsible for the abhorrent attack on an innocent child and his mother, and that we will not stand for the spate of shootings taking place on our streets in recent weeks.
“But there is still more to do and, as with any fight against organised crime groups embedded in our city, we need residents to come to us with information so we can put a stop to this criminality.
“There has been much said about people breaking this wall of silence in Salford, and once again I urge people to search their consciences and please come forward.
“You could provide the information that may help prevent any further innocent lives being touched by this senseless violence, and prevent further children being injured by thugs that many people within Salford seem so intent on protecting.
“I want to stress that if you come forward with what you know, we can offer you complete anonymity and I assure you that you will have our full support. Or if you don’t feel you can talk to police but you have information, you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously.”
A dedicated information hotline has been set up on 0161 856 9775, or people can also pass information on by calling 101, or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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
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
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.
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
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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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.
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)
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)
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
Canadian Armed Forces members from the National Support Element, Task Force Latvia, and the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group, along with other international partners, participate in the Baltic Warrior race in and around the training area of Camp Adazi, Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE on May 12, 2023.
Photo: Corporal Darren McDonald, TFL HQ, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes de l’Élément de soutien national de la Force opérationnelle en Lettonie et du groupement tactique de présence avancée renforcée, ainsi que d’autres partenaires internationaux, participent à la course dans le secteur d’entraînement du Camp Adazi, et à proximité, en Lettonie, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 12 mai 2023.
Photo : Caporal Darren McDonald, QG FOL, 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 return to Wigan.
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
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.
Sailor Third Class (S3) Stephen Ouellet cleans the forecastle of HMCS FREDERICTON after the anchor has been raised during Operation REASSURANCE in the North Sea, 9 September 2021.
Please credit: Cpl Laura Landry, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le matelot de 3e classe (Mat 3) Stephen Ouellet nettoie le gaillard d'avant du NCSM FREDERICTON après que l'ancre ait été remontée, dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE, dans la mer du Nord, le 9 septembre 2021.
Photo : Cpl Laura Landry, Forces armées canadiennes
Sailors aboard HMCS MONTREAL prepare for a Tow Exercise while sailing through the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on February 11, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des marins du service du génie des systèmes de marine s’entraînent à la mise en marche locale des turbines à gaz dans la salle des machines avant du NCSM Montréal durant l’opération REASSURANCE, le 8 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, photo des Forces armées canadiennes
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
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
Padre, Lieutenant (Navy) Wilson Gonese delivers a prayer to Royal Canadian Navy sailors during Sunday service aboard HMCS CALGARY, at sea in the Pacific Ocean during Operation PROJECTION on March 14, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY, Imagery Technician
Le lieutenant de vaisseau Wilson Gonese, aumônier, prononce une prière à l’intention des marins de la Marine royale canadienne pendant la messe du dimanche à bord du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Pacifique, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 14 mars 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, technicienne en imagerie, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
The Canadian Armed Forces Unclassified Remote-sensing Situational Awareness (URSA) system supports Operation ARTEMIS and the Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150 team at Naval Support Activity in Manama, Bahrain, January 26, 2017.
Photo: Master Corporal Mathieu Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Le Système non classifié de connaissance de la situation par télédétection (URSA) appuie l’opération ARTEMIS et l’équipe de la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans le cadre des activités de soutien naval à Manama, Bahreïn, le 26 janvier 2017.
Photo : caporal-chef Mathieu Gaudreault, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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A CF-18 Hornet taxis on the runway during Operation SPRING FORWARD in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories on April 9, 2014.
Photo: Cpl Kevin McMillan, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Un CF18 Hornet roule sur la piste, le 9 avril 2014, à Yellowknife (Territoires du Nord-Ouest), pendant l’opération Spring Forward.
Photo : Cpl Kevin McMillan, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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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.
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.
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
The Land Task Force conducts a robust presence patrol increasing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Arctic presence and projecting CAF capabilities in the north as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22 in the northern Northwest Territories. February 24, 2022.
Photo by: Master Corporal Jax Kennedy, Joint Task Force (North), Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La Force opérationnelle terrestre effectue une patrouille de présence renforcée permettant d’accroître la présence des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) dans l’Arctique et de faire connaître leurs capacités dans le Nord au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22, dans le nord des Territoires du Nord Ouest, le 22 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal chef Jax Kennedy, Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord), Forces armées canadiennes
HMCS FREDERICTON fires its Bofors 57 mm rapid-fire gun during a gunnery exercise as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 on 10 June 2023 while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Le canon Bofors à tir rapide de 57 mm du NCSM REDERICTON est utilisé lors d’un exercice de tir au canon dans le cadre de l’exercice FLOTEX-23 dirigé par la marine espagnole le 10 juin 2023, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes
A Royal Canadian Navy member aboard HMCS HARRY DEWOLF launches a PUMA UAV in order to conduct drug interdiction surveillance during Operation CARIBBE in the East Pacific Ocean, November 6, 2021.
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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne à bord du NCSM HARRY DEWOLF lance un drone PUMA afin d’assurer la surveillance lors d’une mission de lutte contre le trafic de drogues au cours de l’opération CARIBBE dans le Pacifique Est, le 6 novembre 2021.
Photo : Forces armées canadiennes
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.
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.
Members of 21 Field Troop, 42 Field Squadron with 4 Engineer Support Regiment load kit and equipment ahead of their departure from CFB Gagetown on 25 September 2022, to deploy to Prince Edward Island to help provincial authorities respond to the damages caused by Hurricane Fiona.
Photo: Corporal Stephanie Labossiere, 5th Canadian Division Support Group, Public Affairs.
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Des membres de la 21e troupe de campagne du 42e Escadron de campagne du 4e Régiment d’appui du génie chargent du matériel et de l’équipement avant leur départ de la BFC Gagetown, le 25 septembre 2022, pour se rendre à l’Île du Prince Édouard en vue d’aider les autorités provinciales dans le cadre des opérations de secours à la suite du passage de l’ouragan Fiona qui a causé des dommages.
Photo : Caporale Stephanie Labossiere, Affaires publiques, Groupe de Soutien de la 5e Division du Canada
In the early hours of the morning (Thursday 27 July), Operation Vulcan, supported by GMP Tactical Aid Unit, executed two warrants in Cheetham Hill at a suspected badging factory and a residential address.
Inside the units believed to be responsible for mass producing counterfeit items, police found a number of machines which are used to affix counterfeit designer logos onto unbranded items.
Police also seized a number of items consistent with a substantial counterfeit operation – including large quantities of counterfeit clothes, 1000s of branded badges ready to be attached to clothing and handbags, cash, vapes, and machinery.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of trademark offences. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Sergeant Dan Cullum, one of Operation Vulcan’s specialist officers said: “Whilst there may be less of an appetite for counterfeit clothing on the streets of Cheetham Hill following relentless police and partner activity, we are acutely aware there is still an online demand. That’s why pursuing those responsible for mass producing these counterfeit items continues to be a top priority for Operation Vulcan.
“We’ve said it before, but I’d like to take this chance to remind members of the public to remain vigilant when shopping. You may think you’re getting a bargain when buying fake clothing, but it’s a bargain built on exploitation and further criminality. That handbag or pair of shoes is at the end of a long chain of misery that is lining the pockets of some very nasty and ruthless individuals involved in drugs trafficking, forced labour and violent crime.”
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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Some people never learn. Despite the warning given to these two kids about walking that close to the tracks, they continued Westbound down the NWP towards Downtown Santa Rosa, CA. This is one reason why the railroad has the "Operation LifeSaver" train and classes.
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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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Greater Manchester Police have today, Thursday 15 March 2012, made arrests following the murder of a man in Rochdale.
In the early hours of this morning 22 warrants were executed at addresses in Moston, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Davyhulme, Urmston, Newton Heath, Blackley, Harpurhey, Beswick, Bolton and Hyde.
Eight men aged between 20 and 30 were arrested on suspicion of murder and violent disorder.
At about 2.40am on Sunday 25 December 2011, police were called to Sinclair's Bar on Drake Street, Rochdale, following reports of a large disturbance.
Officers attended and discovered a man had been stabbed.
John Lee Barrett, 31, was taken to hospital but died, Tuesday 27 December 2011.
A post mortem examination concluded he died from a stab wound to the back.
It is also believed he had been hit over the head with a glass or bottle.
Chief Superintendent John O'Hare said: "By conducting this operation, we have sent out a firm message to those who think they can travel across Greater Manchester and commit crime in other areas that we will catch up with them.
"We have demonstrated that if you commit crime as part of a pack, you will be arrested and dealt with as a pack.
"I would also reassure residents within the local communities that there will be an extra police presence in their area and if anyone has any concerns, please speak to your local officer.
"We are working very hard to ensure their neighbourhoods are safer and we will not tolerate offenders who think they can get away with their actions and break the law."
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Jackson from the Major Incident Team said "The warrants have been part of a lengthy and complicated investigation.
Hours of CCTV have been studied and the club has been forensically examined by a team of highly experienced officers.
"However, despite these warrants, the investigation is still ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who was at Sinclair's Bar on the night of the attack.
"We have interviewed a number of people who have helped us piece together what may have happened in the early hours of Christmas Day but I would still urge others who we haven't spoken with to get in touch - your information could be vital.
"I would urge anyone who may have information about what happened that night to contact police on 0161 856 3691 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The information you supply will be treated with the strictest of confidence."
For information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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 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.
Sailor S2 Brittany Wiseman makes a pipe to the crew of HMCS MONCTON while sailing to Bermuda for Operation PROJECTION on January 21, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La matelot de 2e classe (Mat 2) Brittany Wiseman lance un appel à l’équipage du NCSM MONCTON alors que le navire se dirige vers les Bermudes en vue de participer à l’opération PROJECTION, le 21 janvier 2022.
Photo : Caporale Jaclyn Buell, Forces armées canadiennes
After securing the vessel carrying 250 kilos of cocaine and 100lbs of marijuana, HMCS SASKATOON preps to perform a demolition of the hazard to navigation while deployed on Operation CARIBBE in the Pacific Ocean 24 March 2021.
Photo Credit: Op CARIBBE Imagery Technician, HMCS Saskatoon, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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L’équipage du NCSM SASKATOON se prépare en vue de procéder à la destruction d’un obstacle à la navigation, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 24 mars 2021.
Photo : technicien en imagerie de l’Op CARIBBE, NCSM Saskatoon, Forces armées canadiennes
Greater Manchester Police’s Oldham Division have today (30/3/11) conducted a major operation to target drug dealing in Oldham.
Officers from Oldham's neighbourhood policing teams launched the operation, codenamed Operation Rescind, as their response to concerns the community had that drug dealing was a problem and, in turn, increasing crime and antisocial behaviour in the area.
The raids come after three months of investigations by officers from the Oldham division and Serious Crime Division into the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.
More than 100 officers were involved in the raids and included officers from the neighbourhood policing teams, Serious Crime Division, tactical aid units and dog handlers.
Extra officers from the Oldham West Neighbourhood Policing Team will be patrolling the area for today and the next few days to provide a visible presence and reassurance to the community.
Chief Superintendent Tim Forber, from Greater Manchester Police's Oldham Division, said: "Residents spoke to us and voiced their concerns that class A drug dealing was causing them a problem so we have responded robustly to combat this.
"Drugs wreck lives and the crime associated with them causes misery to the whole community - so we do everything possible to find out who is responsible and put them before the courts.
"These arrests are the culmination of hundreds of hours of work by officers and we have used divisional and force resources to gather the intelligence we needed to take this action. It is not a quick process and we thank the community for their patience while we have been building the strongest case possible."
Anyone with concerns about drug dealing in their community is asked to call officers on 0161 872 5050 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
A sailor onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Vancouver fires the gun line to United States Naval Ship Rappahannock during a Replenishment-at-Sea on August 27, 2022 in the Philippine Sea during Operation PROJECTION.
Please credit: Sgt Ghislain Cotton, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un marin à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Vancouver fait feu en direction du navire Rappahannock de la marine américaine lors d’un ravitaillement en mer, le 27 août 2022, dans la mer des Philippines, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION.
Photo : Sgt Ghislain Cotton, Forces armées canadiennes