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.

Operation Buzz Drone has been shelved.

The super secret program that mounted high resolution miniature spy cameras on bees was finally discontinued after it became clear that bees rarely cooperate when directed towards strategic targets.

An unidentified Pentagon source added, "Just how many flower photos do we really need?", noting that the 500 billion dollar project had originally held great promise as a surveillance tool.

"The savings achieved by dumping this program will now be wasted on another secret program", said the spokesman on the condition that he not be identified.

This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4/200mm lens attached to a #1 Pentax 6X7 Extension Tube (14mm) using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Today, Thursday 9 November 2017, saw Greater Manchester Police execute warrants at addresses across the Moss Side and Hulme areas of Manchester.

The warrants, which were supported by the Immigration Service, were executed as part of Operation Malham targeting the supply of drugs in South Manchester.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Walker, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: "Over the past 6 months we have had a dedicated team of detectives trawling through community concerns and information about drug supply in the Moss Side and Hulme areas.

“Today, we have made arrests after executing warrants across these areas and I would like to thank the community for working with us, as well as partners, and making this possible.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious to help us stop the criminals benefiting from drug supply and organised crime.

“Drugs never be tolerated by us and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice.”

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.

Marine Technicians onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE change motor oil as part of weekly engineering maintenance during Operation CARIBBE, March 4, 2022.

Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des techniciens de marine à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE effectuent une vidange d’huile à moteur dans le cadre des travaux d’entretien technique hebdomadaires, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 4 mars 2022.

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

HMCS GOOSE BAY, HMCS MONCTON and a Dassault Falcon 50 conduct a photo exercise during Operation PROJECTION, off the West Coast of Africa on February 10, 2022.

Photo Credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le NCSM GOOSE BAY, le NCSM MONCTON et un aéronef Falcon 50 de Dassault participent à un exercice de photo au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, au large de la côte ouest de l’Afrique, le 10 février 2022.

Photo : Caporal Jaclyn Buell, Forces armées canadiennes

Greater Manchester Police have today, Monday 19th of September, carried out a series of raids as part of Operation Azuma, a police investigation into burglaries in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, Stockport and North Manchester.

The operation, which began with a large-scale briefing, saw officers visiting addresses in the early hours of the morning.

So far, 16 people have been arrested for a variety of suspected offences, including firearms offences, burglary, handling stolen property, conspiracy to commit burglary, theft of motor vehicles, possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply and cultivating cannabis.

During the searches, officers recovered up to £150,000 worth of stolen cars taken during burglaries, a pistol and ammunition, Class A and B drugs, a cannabis farm and stolen property, some of which is suspected to have been taken during the disorder in Greater Manchester last month.

North Manchester Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson said: “This operation is an example of our continued fight to reduce burglary right across Greater Manchester.

“Burglars who target people’s homes remain very much at the top of our list of priorities, as we see first-hand the untold misery and distress they cause. We are intent on finding all of those who are committing burglary and hopefully the arrests made today, will have an impact on the amount of burglaries taking place across Greater Manchester.

“This is only the first wave of raids, and those involved in burglary or trading stolen goods should beware, because the next door we come through may be yours.”

"We will continue to listen to and support our local residents and will aim to keep people informed of the work we are doing where they live. Members of the community can also contact their neighbourhood policing teams by phone, email or by arranging to visit their local officers.”

Anyone with information about burglary should call their local neighbourhood policing team or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To find out more about Neighbourhood Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

Today (Thursday 20 2017) GMP and Derbyshire officers searched five homes in Brinnington and Reddish as part of a crackdown on burglaries in the borough.

Code-named Operation Stymie, the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation into more than 50 burglaries across Stockport and Derbyshire including Marple, Bramhall and Glossop.

It is estimated in excess of £500,000 worth of property, particularly high value cars, has been stolen in the past six months.

The investigation has been carried out by Challenger officers who are dedicated to targeting organised crime in Greater Manchester.

Detective Inspector Chris Flint, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “Over the past six months we have had a dedicated team trawling through intelligence and information about burglaries in Stockport, working hard to catch the culprits.

“Residents were concerned and we understand that crimes like this are an invasion in to your private life and can make people feel scared in their home.

“I want to stress that it is not okay and will never be tolerated by us. I hope people see we listened to those concerns and have acted on them.

“This investigation does not stop here and we will continue to tackle groups who cause misery to innocent people.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.”

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.

U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Platoon (Cowboys), Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, patrol near the Chak District Center during an operation supporting the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police to disrupt the Taliban, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Theodore Schmidt)

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Manuel Santiago Alvarado; Wilfredo Santiago Ríos; José D. Cordero San Miguel; Orlando Jimenez Torres; Wilfredo Cancel García; Roberto Rodríguez Cruz; José M. Colón Martínez; and Camilo Sánchez Rodríguez, All American Airlines Employees, Arrested in Drug Smuggling

Dawn raids saw 5 people arrested as part of a crackdown on an organised crime group operating across several areas in England.

This morning (Thursday 16 May 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at 7 addresses in Oldham.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Hansford – set up by GMP officers to target an organised crime group believed to be involved in crimes committed across England, spanning several force areas- including Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire.

As part of Operation Hansford detectives have investigated 120 offences including aggravated burglary, robbery, car theft, assault, violent disorder and criminal damage – all believed to be orchestrated by the same organised crime group.

Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, GMP’s Territorial Commander with responsibility for Oldham said: “Today we have 5 people in custody and that is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in Oldham, who have worked tirelessly in order to disrupt this organised crime group.

“Today’s action has been supported from officers across GMP; however I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire – all of whom have supported this investigation from the very outset.

“The importance of our investigation and the severity of the crimes committed should not be underestimated. Organised criminal activity destroys people’s livelihoods and blights communities. I hope that today’s action demonstrates to those who have been affected by such criminality just how dedicated we are in bringing those responsible to justice, as well as our absolute commitment to making the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place.

“I would also like to emphasise that Operation Hansford remains very much ongoing.”

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

For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit www.gmp.police.uk

Canadian Armed Forces Traffic Technicians with Canadian Joint Operations Command load special freezers onto aircraft pallets near the Ottawa Airport on 12 December 2020.The mission was part of Operation VECTOR; the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to the Government of Canada COVID-19 vaccine distribution and delivery efforts.

Please credit: Cpl Matthew Tower, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des techniciens des mouvements du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada des Forces armées canadiennes chargent des congélateurs spéciaux sur des palettes de fret aérien près de l’aéroport d’Ottawa, le 12 décembre 2020. Cette mission a été menée dans le cadre de l’opération VECTOR, la contribution des FAC aux efforts de distribution et d’acheminent du vaccin contre la COVID-19 du gouvernement du Canada.

Photo : Cpl Matthew Tower, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes

TweThirty three (33) people have so far today, Wednesday 28 January 2015, been arrested following a huge crackdown on the supply of drugs across Greater Manchester.

Officers have executed warrants at 53 addresses across the region this morning as part of Operation Trafalgar, a pre-planned operation.

Police have also seized an imitation firearm, a quantity of heroin, several thousands of pounds of cash, three cars and discovered two cannabis farms.

Specialist officers from GMP’s Tactical Aid Unit teamed up with detectives and neighbourhood officers on each of Greater Manchester’s 11 divisions.

Superintendent Craig Thompson from the Specialist Operations Branch said: “Today’s operation sends a clear message to drug dealers that we will take robust action to disrupt their activity and put them in front of the courts.

“Drug dealers have no respect for local communities and we will not stand by and allow them to cause misery in order to fuel their own dishonest and antisocial lifestyles.

“Tackling drug-related crime is daily business and officers are out there every single day of the year hunting those responsible for bringing drugs into our communities.

“Help us weed out these individuals and put them behind bars where they deserve to be by calling the police or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

For updates on Operation Trafalgar, follow #OpTrafalgar on Twitter.

Visit our website for information about Neighbourhood Policing in your area of Greater Manchester. 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.

nty eight (28) people have so far today, Wednesday 28 January 2015, been arrested following a huge crackdown on the supply of drugs across Greater Manchester.

Officers have executed warrants at 51 addresses across the region this morning as part of Operation Trafalgar, a pre-planned operation.

Officers have seized an imitation firearm, a quantity of heroin, several thousands of pounds of cash, three cars and discovered two cannabis farms.

Specialist officers from GMP’s Tactical Aid Unit teamed up with detectives and neighbourhood officers on each of Greater Manchester’s 11 divisions.

Superintendent Craig Thompson from the Specialist Operations Branch said: “Today’s operation sends a clear message to drug dealers that we will take robust action to disrupt their activity and put them in front of the courts.

“Drug dealers have no respect for local communities and we will not stand by and allow them to cause misery in order to fuel their own dishonest and antisocial lifestyles.

“Tackling drug-related crime is daily business and officers are out there every single day of the year hunting those responsible for bringing drugs into our communities.

“Help us weed out these individuals and put them behind bars where they deserve to be by calling the police or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

For updates on Operation Trafalgar, follow #OpTrafalgar on Twitter.

To report drug dealing, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To report drug dealing, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Visit our website for information about Neighbourhood Policing in your area of Greater Manchester. 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.

Padre Krystal Sheremeta recites a prayer to the crew of HMCS FREDERICTON during a Remembrance Day ceremony on November 10, 2021 in the Baltic Sea.

Please credit: Cpl Laura Landry, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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L’aumônière Krystal Sheremeta récite une prière à l’équipage du NCSM FREDERICTON lors d’une cérémonie du jour du Souvenir, le 10 novembre 2021, dans la mer Baltique.

Photo : Cpl Laura Landry, Forces armées canadiennes

Today (Thursday 20 2017) GMP and Derbyshire officers searched five homes in Brinnington and Reddish as part of a crackdown on burglaries in the borough.

Code-named Operation Stymie, the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation into more than 50 burglaries across Stockport and Derbyshire including Marple, Bramhall and Glossop.

It is estimated in excess of £500,000 worth of property, particularly high value cars, has been stolen in the past six months.

The investigation has been carried out by Challenger officers who are dedicated to targeting organised crime in Greater Manchester.

Detective Inspector Chris Flint, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “Over the past six months we have had a dedicated team trawling through intelligence and information about burglaries in Stockport, working hard to catch the culprits.

“Residents were concerned and we understand that crimes like this are an invasion in to your private life and can make people feel scared in their home.

“I want to stress that it is not okay and will never be tolerated by us. I hope people see we listened to those concerns and have acted on them.

“This investigation does not stop here and we will continue to tackle groups who cause misery to innocent people.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.”

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 Boatswain aboard HMCS MONCTON stands watch as lookout for oncoming vessels, in the Caribbean Sea during Operation CARIBBE on February 24, 2021.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician

The Canadian Training Assistance Team - Lebanon assists members of the Lebanese Armed Forces with an inventory count of materials received from Canadian supply, September 9, 2020.

Please credit: MCpl J.W.S Houck, JTF-I – Public Affairs

L’Équipe canadienne d’aide à l’instruction – Liban aide les membres des forces armées libanaises à faire l’inventaire du matériel reçu du Canada, le 9 septembre 2020.

Photo : Cplc J.W.S Houck, Affaires publiques – FOI-I

Officers from Titan and Greater Manchester Police have taken part in raids targeting a £10 million pound money laundering operation.

Police executed warrants at a number of addresses in Cheetham Hill, Salford and Hale Barns, Altrincham, Openshaw, Bolton, Oldham and Sale in the early hours of Tuesday 2 November 2014.

Officers have seized high value cars including Porsches, a Range Rover and a Mercedes, alongside designer handbags and shoes, perfume and a significant amount of cash and laptops.

Seven men and two women aged between 27 and 50 have been arrested on suspicion of international money laundering and remain in police custody for questioning.

This morning’s raids have been part of an eight-month investigation into money laundering by organised crime groups across Europe by officers from Titan, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Superintendent Jason Hudson, Titan’s head of operations said: "The coordinated arrests come as a result of an extensive and thorough eight month long investigation by my team.

“This investigation into money laundering that has a reach far wider than just Manchester, with criminal operations reaching as far as Paris, and we believe as much as £10 million may have been moved.”

“Along with our colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, HMRC, DWP and also the French Police, we have taken a significant step today in dismantling organised crime groups who are damaging communities with illegal money laundering, and the other crime this funds.

“We have seized a number of high-value cars today, which I hope will show the public that we will and do strip criminals of their assets.

“I send the message to people involved in this type of crime: your actions will eventually catch up with you and we will knock on your door.

"I would urge decent, law-abiding members of the community who have information about criminality where they live to share that information with their local police force or Crimestoppers so that positive action can be taken."

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 to life.

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

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet takes off for the flight back to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base at the end of Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force - Romania on December 1, 2021.

Please credit: Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un CF-188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne décolle de la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu pour effectuer le vol de retour vers la 4e Escadre Cold Lake en Alberta, au Canada, à la fin des activités de la Force opérationnelle aérienne en Roumanie dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 1er décembre 2021.

Photo : Aviateur Avery Philpott, Services d’imagerie de la 4e Escadre, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of the Helicopter Air Detachment observe HMCS MONTREAL sail through the Mediterranean Sea from a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Strider, during Operation REASSURANCE on April 4, 2022.

Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone dont l’indicatif d’appel est Strider observent le NCSM MONTREAL naviguer dans la Méditerranée, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 avril 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

The dive team from HMCS WINNIPEG conducts jumps from the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter to keep personnel trained and ready during Operation PROJECTION, in the Pacific Ocean on November 29, 2022.

Please credit: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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L’équipe de plongée du NCSM WINNIPEG effectue des sauts depuis un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone afin de maintenir le personnel formé et prêt à intervenir au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 29 novembre 2022.

Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes

Dawn raids saw three people arrested as part of an operation to tackle gun crime and urban street gangs across Manchester

This morning (Wednesday 15 January 2020) a team of officers executed warrants at three addresses in Moss side and Beswick.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Pallas, an investigation set up by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) and supported by Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Challenger into an organised crime group believed to be operating in Rusholme and other areas of central Manchester.

As part of the operation police have seized three firearms; a Brocock Revolver, a Smith and Wesson Magnum, a Walther P22 Self Loading Pistol and a large quantity of ammunition. Four stolen vehicles, cloned registration plates, drugs and bladed weapons were also recovered last year between April and August 2019.

Three men were arrested for conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life, a further four are also in custody for related offences.

Superintendent Mark Dexter of the city of Manchester district said: “I would like to thank staff from GMP and NWROCU who were involved in making these arrests today.

“We now have a total of seven people in custody due to the strenuous work of our officers and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

“I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Rusholme that we are fully committed to making the streets of Manchester a safer place by disrupting organised crime groups and any child criminal exploitation.For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk

To contact Greater Manchester Police for a less urgent matter or make a report online you can also 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 evidence.

Canadian Ranger Philip Tsannie of the of the Wollaston Lake Canadian Ranger Patrol clears the streets, parking lots and driveways in Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation on April 13, 2020 as part of the Patrol’s ongoing community support to COVID-19 relief efforts.

Photo Credit: Canadian Ranger Sergeant Jean Tsannie, Patrol Commander for the Wollaston Lake Canadian Ranger Patrol

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Le Ranger canadien Philip Tsannie de la Patrouille des Rangers canadiens de Wollaston Lake dégage les rues, les stationnements et les entrées dans la Première Nation de Hatchet Lake Denesuline le 13 avril 2020, dans le cadre des efforts d’assistance continue de la communauté face à la COVID-19.

Photo : Sergent Jean Tsannie des Rangers canadiens, commandant de patrouille de la Patrouille des Rangers canadiens Wollaston Lake

Today (Thursday 20 2017) GMP and Derbyshire officers searched five homes in Brinnington and Reddish as part of a crackdown on burglaries in the borough.

Code-named Operation Stymie, the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation into more than 50 burglaries across Stockport and Derbyshire including Marple, Bramhall and Glossop.

It is estimated in excess of £500,000 worth of property, particularly high value cars, has been stolen in the past six months.

The investigation has been carried out by Challenger officers who are dedicated to targeting organised crime in Greater Manchester.

Detective Inspector Chris Flint, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “Over the past six months we have had a dedicated team trawling through intelligence and information about burglaries in Stockport, working hard to catch the culprits.

“Residents were concerned and we understand that crimes like this are an invasion in to your private life and can make people feel scared in their home.

“I want to stress that it is not okay and will never be tolerated by us. I hope people see we listened to those concerns and have acted on them.

“This investigation does not stop here and we will continue to tackle groups who cause misery to innocent people.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.”

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.

French and Chad military participate in a flag ceremony to commemorate the launch of Operation Barkhane. Operation Barkhane is an anti-terrorist operation in Africa's Sahel region beginning in July 2014. It consists of a 3,000-strong French force, which will be permanent and headquartered in N’Djamena, Chad. The operation has been designed with five countries, and former French colonies, that span the Sahel: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. (U.S. Army Africa photos by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Martin S. Bonner)

To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil

Join the U.S. Army Africa conversation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArmyAfrica

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 (June 2022) saw the operation take place in Bolton.

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

His Netherlands Majesty’s Ship (HNLMS) De Zeven Provinciën sails behind HMCS HALIFAX as a CH-148 Cyclone sits on the flight deck during flying stations as part of Operation REASSURANCE on 27 April 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le navire néerlandais de Sa Majesté (HNLMS) De Zeven Provinciën navigue derrière le NCSM HALIFAX alors qu’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone est stationné sur le pont d’envol pendant les opérations aux postes d’envol au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 27 avril 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Sea Training Atlantic boards HMCS MONCTON to evaluate mission readiness training before their departure on Operation CARIBBE, January 17, 2021.

Please credit: Op CARIBBE Imagery technician, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Des membres de l’unité de l’Entraînement maritime (Atlantique) montent à bord du NCSM MONCTON afin d’évaluer l’instruction relative à la disponibilité opérationnelle pour les missions avant leur départ dans le cadre de l’opération CARIBBE, le 17 janvier 2021.

Photo : Technicien en imagerie, OP CARIBBE, Forces armées canadiennes

Sailor First Class Michael Moores, a Naval Combat Information Operator, leads a Tabata workout class aboard HMCS CALGARY, in the Indian Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, on June 24, 2021.

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

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Le matelot de 1re classe Michael Moores, opérateur d’équipement d’informations de combat (Marine), donne un cours d’entraînement Tabata à bord du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Indien, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 24 juin 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes

A .50 Caliber Browning Machine Gun sits on the upper deck of HMCS MONTREAL during their sail through the Mediterranean Sea on March 15, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Une mitrailleuse Browning de calibre .50 se trouve sur le pont supérieur du NCSM MONTREAL, qui navigue dans la Méditerranée, le 15 mars 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare for a patrol in southern Afghanistan.

In line with the Government's decision to increase troop commitment in Afghanistan, approximately 300 personnel have deployed as part of a Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) into Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan..

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The SOTG consist of Commando's, members of the Special Air Service Regiment and enabling and support personnel..

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The SOTG operates in support of ISAF security operations and will enhance provincial security by working to disrupt Taliban extremists command and control routes of supply in remote areas. .

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These disruption activities will directly support the Reconstruction Task Force's (RTF) reconstruction efforts, support the development of Afghan National Security Forces and reinforce the legitimacy of the Afghan Government..

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The SOTG's unique skills will be utilised in the remote regions of the province, thereby directly influencing the security situation in more populated areas.

Sunday 3 October 2021 saw the first day of Operation Protector. The operation is run by Greater Manchester Police whenever the city hosts a major political conference.

This year sees the Conservative Party Conference take place at Manchester Central.

Day one saw a major protest march and rally.

Greater Manchester Police were on hand to ensure the right to protest, maintain the security of the conference and allow the city to function normally.

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

Police seized 41 vehicles during a two-day traffic operation earlier this week.

Officers were out in force with partner agencies as part of Operation Unity, which targeted a range of offences on the roads.

Check sites were set up in Gorton, Eastlands, Bolton and Manchester and during the course of the two days 575 vehicles were stopped.

Twelve vehicles were seized for being used illegally in the UK, 24 vehicles were seized for no insurance, two were seized for being driven without a licence and three were seized by the DVLA.

Police also issued 100 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists, including 43 to drivers using a mobile phone and 16 for seatbelt offences.

The Drive & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) issued 55 prohibitions to commercial drivers for vehicle defects.

One vehicle was dealt with for red diesel, six taxi drivers were suspended and a 50-year old man was arrested on suspicion of two robberies in Tameside and remains in police custody for questioning.

Sergeant Garry Lyle from GMP’s Traffic Enforcement Unit said: “Partners and officers came together over the last two days to target offenders and send a stark reminder out to motorists that we will not let them compromise the safety of others on our roads.

“The Traffic Enforcement Unit deals with offences such as these on a daily basis but not to the same extent. We’re really grateful to our partners for assisting us throughout the operation and look forward to doing more of the same in the very near future.”

To report a crime please call police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To keep up-to-date with GMP’s Traffic Unit, follow them on twitter - @gmptraffic

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.

Captain Tyler Mihaly, an Air Combat Systems Officer onboard HMCS HALIFAX conducts a hoist check on a CH-148 Cyclone prior to take off during Operation REASSURANCE on 27 April 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le capitaine Tyler Mihaly, officier de systèmes de combat aérien à bord du NCSM HALIFAX vérifie le treuil d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone avant le décollage, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 27 avril 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Sailor First Class Logan Hunder, a Naval Communicator, leads a Tabata workout class aboard HMCS CALGARY, in the Indian Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, on June 24, 2021.

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

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Le matelot de 1re classe Logan Hunder, communicateur naval, donne un cours d’entraînement Tabata à bord du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Indien, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 24 juin 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes

A seized Range Rover is loaded on a trailer.

Officers from Titan and Greater Manchester Police have taken part in raids targeting a £10 million pound money laundering operation.

Police executed warrants at a number of addresses in Cheetham Hill, Salford and Hale Barns, Altrincham, Openshaw, Bolton, Oldham and Sale in the early hours of Tuesday 2 November 2014.

Officers have seized high value cars including Porsches, a Range Rover and a Mercedes, alongside designer handbags and shoes, perfume and a significant amount of cash and laptops.

Seven men and two women aged between 27 and 50 have been arrested on suspicion of international money laundering and remain in police custody for questioning.

This morning’s raids have been part of an eight-month investigation into money laundering by organised crime groups across Europe by officers from Titan, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Superintendent Jason Hudson, Titan’s head of operations said: "The coordinated arrests come as a result of an extensive and thorough eight month long investigation by my team.

“This investigation into money laundering that has a reach far wider than just Manchester, with criminal operations reaching as far as Paris, and we believe as much as £10 million may have been moved.”

“Along with our colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, HMRC, DWP and also the French Police, we have taken a significant step today in dismantling organised crime groups who are damaging communities with illegal money laundering, and the other crime this funds.

“We have seized a number of high-value cars today, which I hope will show the public that we will and do strip criminals of their assets.

“I send the message to people involved in this type of crime: your actions will eventually catch up with you and we will knock on your door.

"I would urge decent, law-abiding members of the community who have information about criminality where they live to share that information with their local police force or Crimestoppers so that positive action can be taken."

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 to life.

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

Operation UNIFIER Roto 10 members take part in a C8 Carbine live fire range at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre (IPSC), in Starychi, Ukraine on January 14, 2021.

Please credit: Avr Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres de la roto 10 de l’opération UNIFIER participent à un exercice de tir réel à la carabine C8 au Centre international de sécurité et de maintien de la paix (CISMP), à Starychi, en Ukraine, le 14 janvier 2021.

Photo : Avr Melissa Gloude, Forces armées canadiennes

Chief Superintendent Chris Bowen

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 Oldham.

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

Lynne McVey (left), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (IUHSSC), presents a certificate of appreciation to Lieutenant Roy of 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, at the Grace Dart Extended Care Centre during Operation LASER in Montreal, Quebec on 29 May 2020.

Photo: Aviator Zamir Muminiar, Imagery, 2nd Cdn Div, St-Jean/Montreal

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Lynne McVey (à gauche), présidente-directrice générale du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, remet un certificat d’appréciation au lieutenant Roy, du 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment, au Centre de soins prolongés Grace Dart, dans le cadre de l'opération LASER, Montréal, au Québec, le 29 mai 2020.

Photo : Aviateur Zamir Muminiar, Imagerie 2 Div CA, St-Jean/Montréal

Members of HMCS CALGARY stand with contraband seized during counter-smuggling operations in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on May 12, 2021.

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

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Des membres d’équipage du NCSM CALGARY posent avec de la marchandise saisie lors d’opérations de lutte contre la contrebande menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie, au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 12 mai 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of HMCS CALGARY’s embarked Cyclone air detachment stand with contraband seized during counter-smuggling operations in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on May 11, 2021.

Photo: Captain Jeffery Klassen, Public Affairs Officer, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères Cyclone embarqués du NCSM CALGARY posent avec de la marchandise saisie lors d’opérations de lutte contre la contrebande menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie, au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 11 mai 2021.

Photo : Capitaine Jeffery Klassen, officier des affaires publiques, Forces armées canadiennes

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Master Corporal Joshua Ferreira, Vehicle Technician, maintains the generators for the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit Operations during Operation LENTUS in Iqaluit, Nunavut on November 8, 2021.

Photo by: Master Corporal Jax Kennedy, Joint Task Force (North), Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le caporal chef Joshua Ferreira, technicien de véhicules, effectue l’entretien des génératrices utilisées pour les opérations du système de purification d’eau par osmose inverse au cours de l’opération LENTUS, à Iqaluit, au Nunavut, le 8 novembre 2021.

Photo : Caporal chef Jax Kennedy, Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord), Forces armées canadiennes

Forty Royal 22e Régiment veterans gather in front of three CHSLDs in the Montreal area to thank and salute the healthcare workers and soldiers deployed as part of Operation LASER, 23 May 2020.

Photo: Aviator Zamir Muminiar, 2 Cdn Div Imaging, St-Jean/Montreal

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Une quarantaine de vétérans du Royal 22e Régiment se réunissent devant trois CHSLD de la région de Montréal afin de remercier et saluer les militaires déployés dans le cadre de l’opération LASER, ainsi que tous les travailleurs du réseau de la santé, à Montréal, au Québec, le 23 mai 2020.

Photo : Aviateur Zamir Muminiar, Imagerie 2 Div CA, St-Jean/Montréal

Operation UNIFIER Combat Service Support (CSS) members give a demonstration of a roll-over vehicle recovery scenario to Ukrainian observer-controller-trainers and Security Force Ukraine members at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Ukraine, November 17, 2020.

Please credit: Avr Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician

Master Corporal Jenkinson from Alpha Company (A Coy), 1 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, performs Test of Elementary Training (TOET) (weapon proficiency) on a C16 Close Area Suppression Weapon (CASW) or automatic grenade launcher, in Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland during Operation REASSURANCE, October 19, 2016.

Photo: Cpl Jay Ekin, Operation REASSURANCE Land Task Force Imagery Technician

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A crewmember aboard HMCS MONCTON participates in physical fitness to maintain his operation readiness and for quality of life while sailing in the Caribbean Sea, during Operation CARIBBE, February 7, 2021.

Please credit: Op CARIBBE Imagery Technician, HMCS MONCTON, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Un membre d’équipage du NCSM MONCTON pratique une activité physique pour maintenir son état de préparation opérationnelle et sa vie qualité de vie alors que le navire navigue dans la mer des Caraïbes, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 7 février 2021.

Photo : technicien en imagerie de l’Op CARIBBE, NCSM MONCTON, Forces armées canadiennes

Able Seaman Craig Bruce fires a C8 rifle during a force protection small arms refresher aboard HMCS FREDERICTON during Operation REASSURANCE, May 17, 2020.

Please credit: Cpl Simon Arcand, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Le matelot de 2e classe Craig Bruce fait feu avec une carabine C8 lors d’une formation de mise à niveau de la protection de la force sur le tir à l’arme légère à bord du NCSM FREDERICTON, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 17 mai 2020.

Photo : Cpl Simon Arcand, Forces armées canadiennes

Suspected drugs, weapons and cash have been seized by detectives from GMP's Serious & Organised Crime Group following dawn raids as part of a crackdown on drug supply.

At around 6am this morning (21 September 2021), officers carried out dawn raids at nine addresses in Rochdale, Heywood and Bury.

During the warrants, officers recovered £30k cash, 18kilos of suspected class B drugs.

The action formed part of Operation Marengo - a proactive operation targeting drug supply across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Northern Ireland.

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