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Soldiers of the Land Task Force of Operation REASSURANCE jump from an UH-60 Black Hawk from the US Army using American T-11 parachutes in Eastern Europe on September 13, 2014.
Photo: Lt J-F Carpentier, 2 CMBG PAO
Des soldats de la force opérationnelle terrestre affectée à l’opération Reassurance sautent d’un hélicoptère UH-60 Black Hawk avec des parachutes américains T-11, le 13 septembre 2014, en Europe de l’Est.
Photo : Lt J-F Carpentier, OAP du 2 GBMC
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A Polish instructor teaches Canadian Armed Forces members how to set up electric detonators in sequence during an exercise at Nowa Dęba Training Center in Nowa Dęba, Poland on December 7, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Un instructeur polonais enseigne à des militaires des Forces armées canadiennes comment assembler des détonateurs électriques en séquence durant un exercice tenu au centre d’instruction de Nowa Dęba, en Pologne, le 7 décembre 2015, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, Op REASSURANCE
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Royal Canadian Air Force Commander Lieutenant-General Kenny speaks to attendees at the end of tour parade of Operation REASSURANCE ATF-R at the Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) Air Base in Romania, November 25, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Eric Chaput, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le lieutenant général Kenny, commandant de l’Aviation royale canadienne, prend la parole lors du défilé de fin de mission de l’opération REASSURANCE FOA-R à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK), en Roumanie, le 25 novembre 2022.
Photo : Caporal Eric Chaput, Forces armées canadiennes
Canadian Armed Forces medical staff and the Health and Social Services medical staff stand for a group photo during Operation NANOOK in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, on 17 August 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Parker Salustro, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Photo de groupe du personnel médical des Forces armées canadiennes et du personnel médical du centre de santé et des services sociaux au cours de l’opération NANOOK, à Cambridge Bay, au Nunavut, le 17 août 2022.
Photo : Caporal Parker Salustro, Forces armées canadiennes
National media interest in the operation.
Police have arrested 25 people so far after synchronised raids this morning, Tuesday 5 October 2010.
Shortly after 6am, nearly 500 officers from the North Manchester Division and other divisions across GMP, officers from the Specialist Operations Branch, including Tactical Firearms Officers and the Dog Unit carried out 30 warrants across Greater Manchester.
Twenty-five people aged between 17 and 47 years old from the Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Prestwich, Whitefield and Broughton areas were arrested on suspicion of various drug related offences.
Quantities of drugs and cash have been seized during the house searches.
Officers will remain in the area throughout the next two weeks to provide reassurance to the local community and to support anyone affected by today's action.
Drug support workers will also be in the area to provide support to anyone affected by the raids.
Also, the 'Have Your Say' van will be outside the Cheetham Hill Police Station over the next couple of days if any local residents want to speak to officers.
A number of special constables from Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Constabulary have taken a day off their usual work to assist with the operation.
Chief Superintendent Caroline Ball said: "These raids are the result of us talking to the community and listening to their concerns about the sale and use of drugs in the area.
"This operation has been carefully planned to cause as much disruption as possible and we could not have done this without the community's information and support, so for this I want to say thank-you.
"We take the issue of drugs extremely seriously and understand the impact they can have on individuals and the community as a whole, as addicts turn to crimes such as burglary and robbery to fund their habit.
"Today's action has been about removing those who feel it is acceptable to openly deal drugs in an area predominantly made up of families and blight their lives.
"We are committed to tackling drugs in the area, but we need the communities to work with us, to provide the information we need to catch those responsible and make them face justice for their behaviour.
"While the raids are nearly finished, there will continue to be a large presence of officers in the area to listen to any concerns local residents may have. Members of the community can also contact the neighbourhood policing team by phone, email or simply calling into their local station."
Anyone with information on the sale or use of drugs in their community should call the local neighbourhood policing team, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about your Neighbourhood Policing Team please visit our website.
A McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) CF-18 "Hornet" (official military designation CF-188) (S/N 188791) from the Canadian Air Task Force Lithuania flies beside two Portuguese General Dynamics (its aviation unit now part of Lockheed Martin) F-16 "Fighting Falcon's" (S/N 15102 & 15113) over Lithuania on September 15, 2014 for the NATO Baltic Air Policing Block 36 during Operation REASSURANCE.
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
Privates Innis and Coffey alongside Corporal Ford, members of Joint Task Force Forward, operate the bioscan systems for processing refugees in Beirut, Lebanon, to support the Government of Canada’s Operation PROVISION (the resettlement of 25,000 Syrian refugees), on December 7, 2015.
Photo: Corporal Darcy Lefebvre, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Les soldats Innis et Coffey, ainsi que le caporal Ford, membres de la Force opérationnelle interarmées avancée, utilisent le système biométrique en vue du traitement des demandes des réfugiés, à Beyrouth, au Liban, à l’appui de l’opération PROVISION du gouvernement du Canada (accueil de 25 000 réfugiés syriens), le 7 décembre 2015.
Photo : Caporal Darcy Lefebvre, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes.
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Master Sailor Kyle Murphy, a boatswain onboard HMCS HALIFAX fires a SIG Sauer P320 as part of a force protection shoot during Operation REASSURANCE on 3 May 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le matelot chef Kyle Murphy, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM HALIFAX, utilise un pistolet SIG Sauer P320 lors d’un exercice de tir de la protection de la force, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 3 mai 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
Sailor First Class Zachary Michaud-Reasbeck, a Cook aboard HMCS CALGARY, prepares ingredients for a salsa to be served during the ship’s company dinner on July 29, 2021 during Exercise Talisman Sabre as part of Operation PROJECTION.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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Le matelot de 1re classe Zachary Michaud-Reasbeck, cuisinier à bord du NCSM CALGARY, prépare les ingrédients d’une salsa qui sera servie à l’équipage lors du repas le 29 juillet 2021, au cours de l’exercice Talisman Sabre, dans le cadre de l’opération PROJECTION.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
A member of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship DONNACONA jots down instructions from a public safety representative at a vaccination centre at the Montreal Convention Centre as part of Operation VECTOR on January 6, 2022.
Photo: Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin, 34 Brigade Group, Canadian Armed Forces
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Un membre du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Donnacona note les directives d’un représentant de la Sécurité civile, au centre de vaccination du Palais des congrès de Montréal (Québec), dans la cadre de l’opération VECTOR, le 6 janvier 2022.
Photo : Cpl Valérie Duclos-Péloquin, 34e Groupe-brigade, Forces armées canadiennes
Pilot, Captain Jackie Ruis prepares to fly the CH-147F Chinook helicopter during Operation PRESENCE-Mali at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali on August 2, 2018.
Photo: Corporal Ken Beliwicz
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La capitaine Jackie Ruis, pilote, se prépare à piloter un hélicoptère CH-147F Chinook au cours de l’opération PRESENCE-Mali, au Camp Castor, à Gao, au Mali, le 2 août 2018.
Photo: Caporal Ken Beliwicz
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Twenty people have been arrested following the latest phase of an operation to tackle the sale of stolen metal in Greater Manchester.
Earlier today, Wednesday 22 May 2013, Greater Manchester Police and British Transport Police executed a number of warrants at scrap metal dealers across the area as part of an intelligence-led Operation Alloy day of action.
Raids were executed at scrapyards in Rochdale, Bury, north Manchester, Oldham, Bolton and Salford.
The initiative also saw officers search the home addresses of those arrested as well as a number of partner agencies assist in the search of recycling yards and the recovery of potentially stolen metal.
Superintendent Craig Thompson, who leads Greater Manchester Police's Operation Alloy team, said: "Since Operation Alloy was launched more than two years ago, we have made huge inroads into tackling metal theft.
"However, despite a sharp drop in incidents of metal theft, we know there is still a culture that exists among thieves who believe they can off-load stolen metal onto scrapyards.
"Any scrapyard dealer who knowingly accepts stolen goods or pays cash for metal is propagating this cycle of criminality, creating a market for thieves for prosper, and that is exactly why we have taken this action today. If a burglar knows he can sell stolen metal to a rogue dealer, it will entice them into committing offences that can cause real hardship to businesses and victims.
"For example, if a pensioner has her boiler stolen in winter they will be unable to heat their home which could put their life in danger. We also know of businesses that have been forced to shell out hundreds of thousands of pounds to pay for repairs as a direct result of metal thieves. The knock-on effect of that is to put people's jobs on the line as businesses struggle to fund those repairs, so the human cost of what these rogue dealers are doing should not be underestimated.
"It is important to stress that of the 70 scrapyards across Greater Manchester, the vast majority have worked hand-in-hand with police and are fully compliant with all the legislation. They have helped us to create a hostile environment that has made it very difficult for thieves to off-load stolen metal.
"What today is all about is targeting those rogue dealers who are suspected of lining their own pockets and making huge swathes of cash by knowingly selling stolen metal. In terms of officer numbers and the sheer scale of the investigation, this is the biggest operation ourselves and British Transport Police have run which shows our determination to tackling metal theft."
When Operation Alloy was originally launched in August 2011 the region was recording up to 900 incidents of metal theft per month, a number which has now been reduced to about 200 per month.
T/Chief Superintendent Pete Mason, BTP's North West Area Commander, said: "Today's warrants are the culmination of a year-long joint investigation into the trade in stolen metal across Greater Manchester.
"Metal theft is a serious issue which has a major impact on the lives of those living and working in Greater Manchester.
"Whether thieves target railway cable, power lines, electrical substations or lead from homes or business, the impact felt by communities is marked and causes not only disruption but also financial loss and potential risk of harm.
"Thankfully, during the past 12 months, there have been significant reductions in the number of thefts recorded - due, in part, to legislative change which has gone hand in hand with enforcement activity under Operation Alloy."
T/Chief Supt Mason added: "Unfortunately, despite this recent success, the issue has not gone away and some scrap metal recyclers are keeping the market for stolen metal alive by continuing to flout the law and purchase metal with a 'no questions asked' attitude.
"This has to stop and GMP and BTP, together with partner agencies across the region, will continue to work together to take action against both thieves and unscrupulous scrap metal dealers."
Steve Cox, future network manager for Electricity North West, the company which owns and maintains the regional power network, said: "We have been working closely with Greater Manchester Police and British Transport Police and today's successful day of action highlights our commitment to crack down on this very serious crime.
"Metal theft not only affects us, your network operator, but also communities and residents, who could be left without power in their homes.
"These thieves, who are breaking into our substations or stealing from our overhead lines, are putting themselves and others in great danger and it causes thousands of pounds worth of damage.
"We are investing a lot of money and resources into putting a stop to metal theft in our region once and for all, but we would still urge people to get in touch if they hear or see anything suspicious."
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 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 Track Sweep," an intensive two-week, system-wide of the tracks at all of the system’s 469 stations gets underway at 14 St on Mon., September 12, 2016.
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit
Sergeant Harman Dhaliwal of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and a member of the Polish Forces, assist a Ukrainian refugee to navigate through a reception centre in support of Operation REASSURANCE in Warsaw, Poland on April 25, 2022.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le sergent Harman Dhaliwal, membre du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, et un membre des forces polonaises aident un réfugié ukrainien à s’orienter dans un centre d’accueil, à l’appui de l’opération REASSURANCE, à Varsovie, en Pologne, le 25 avril 2022.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Corporal Dustin Proulx, Medical Technician, provides medical care to Task Force Iqaluit members 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 Dustin Proulx, technicien médical, fournit des soins médicaux aux membres de la Force opérationnelle Iqaluit 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
Chief Inspector Clara Williams leads the operation.
Raids at scrap metal premises across Wigan borough yesterday resulted in copper and lead worth tens of thousands of pounds being seized.
As part of Operation Alloy, four sites were visited by police, the Health and Safety Executive, trading standards officials from Wigan and Salford and asset recovery teams from United Utilities, Electricity North West, Virgin Media and BT Openreach.
Electricity North West recovered cabling and copper conductors worth over £3,000 and BT Openreach seized cable worth around £1,000.
Virgin Media found over 4,000 metres of lead and copper cabling, 160 metres of fibre-optic cabling that could supply around 10,000 properties with a broadband, phone and TV connection, and a similar length of cable used for business telephony systems. The company also seized four batteries used to supply power to temporary traffic lights and telephone junction boxes.
In addition, police arrested two people on suspicion of theft after carrying out roadside checks using automatic number plate recognition equipment.
Chief Inspector Clara Williams of Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan Division said: “Metal theft is not a victimless crime, and we have recently seen an increase in this type of offence corresponding with the increased value of metal. An investigation into who has sold this property to scrap dealers is now underway, and we will prosecute anyone thought to be involved.”
In you have information please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that 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.
For information more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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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.
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots conduct simulated attacks during an exercise at the Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) Air Base in Romania during Operation REASSURANCE, on 29 September 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Eric Chaput, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des pilotes de l’Aviation royale canadienne exécutent des attaques simulées lors d’un exercice à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) en Roumanie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 septembre 2022.
Photo : Caporal Eric Chaput, 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
Greater Manchester Police’s Traffic Network Unit has, today, (1/4/11) run a major operation to tackle all aspects of road-related crime and antisocial behaviour issues in the Trafford area.
Specialist traffic officers worked with local neighbourhood policing teams and partner agencies on the operation, which included driver education, HGV checks, speed, seat belt and mobile phone enforcement and the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to target criminals using the roads. Superintendent Craig Thompson said: "The aim of the operation was to reduce crime, educate people, improve quality of life and ultimately save lives."
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For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Fifteen people have been arrested by Greater Manchester Police in raids as part of an operation to target drug dealing in Oldham.
The people were arrested when officers raided 15 addresses just after 6am today, Thursday 21 July 2011.
Officers from Oldham's Neighbourhood Policing Teams launched the operation, codenamed Operation Rescind II, 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 follow on from Operation Rescind, where officers raided 16 addresses in March 2011, which came after months of investigations by officers from the Oldham division and Serious Crime Division into the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.
In the latest raids this morning, 15 men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, including possession with intent to supply class A drugs, after officers executed warrants across the Oldham area. Properties were raided in the Hathershaw, Chadderton, Westwood, Alt, Werneth, Moorside and Ashton-under Lyne areas.
Shotgun ammunition has been recovered from one address and a quantity of cannabis has been recovered from another.
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.
Superintendent Catherine Hankinson, from Greater Manchester Police's Oldham Division, said: "Today shows that the desire to rid our communities of the blight of drugs is continuous and we will go back and keep tackling the issue in the same area as many times as necessary until the problem is dealt with.
"Residents told us that class A drug dealing was a worry to them 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."
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship FREDERICTON conducts a liquid replenishment at sea with German supply ship FGS SPESSART during Operation REASSURANCE on March 2, 2015.
Master Sailor Joey Delong and Sailor 3rd Class Guillame Chouinard of HMCS GOOSE BAY drive a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) carrying Department of Fisheries and Oceans Officers Antoine Badeaux, Casey Crane, and Jonathan Lewis towards fishing vessel, INUKSUK during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT in the Davis Strait on August 23, 2021.
Photo Credit: Aviator Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le matelot chef Joey Delong et le matelot de 3e classe Guillame Chouinard, membres d’équipage du NCSM GOOSE BAY, conduisent une embarcation pneumatique à coque rigide transportant Casey Crane et Jonathan Lewis, agents du ministère des Pêches, vers le bateau de pêche INUKSUK au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, dans le détroit de Davis, le 23 août 2021.
Photo : Aviatrice Jaclyn Buell, Forces armées canadiennes
U.S. Army Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform a joint force Airborne operation, during the exercise Saber Guardian, Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, Jul 17, 2017. Saber Guardian 17 is an annual, multi-national exercise that aims to assure our Allies and partners of the enduring U.S. commitment to the collective defense and prosperity of the Black Sea region. (Photo by SPC Aaron Bratcher)
Members of the Royal Canadian Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) recover bales of cocaine which were thrown overboard during an interdiction with HMCS HARRY DEWOLF's Multi Role Rescue Boat during Operation CARIBBE, in the Atlantic Ocean on 1 May 2022.
Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de la Marine royale canadienne et du détachement d’application de la loi (LEDET) de la garde côtière américaine récupèrent des ballots de cocaïne qui ont été jetés par dessus bord lors d’une opération de lutte contre le trafic de drogue effectuée à l’aide de l’embarcation de sauvetage polyvalente du NCSM HARRY DEWOLF au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, dans l’Atlantique, le 1er mai 2022.
Photo : Forces armées canadiennes
Officers of the Wigan Division of Greater Manchester Police arrested four people yesterday (Thursday 8 March) morning after a number of drugs raids at addresses across the borough.
Local officers, joined by Greater Manchester Police's (GMP's) Tactical Aid Unit, executed four warrants at addresses in Leigh, Wigan, Springfield and Tyldesley as part of Operation Incursion.
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.
Royal Canadian Air Force members, that are part of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS MONTREAL prepare to arm a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter with an MK.46 Torpedo during Operation REASSURANCE on April 29, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de l’Aviation royale canadienne faisant partie du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord du NCSM MONTREAL s’apprêtent à installer une torpille MK.46 sur un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 avril 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
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 Joint Operations Command Commander Lieutenant General Coates interacts with the key leadership of Joint Task Force - Ukraine and answers questions from the troops currently deployed on Operation UNIFIER, Roto 10, via video teleconference.
Please credit: Avr Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
Le lieutenant général Coates, commandant du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada, s’entretient avec les principaux dirigeants de la Force opérationnelle interarmées - Ukraine et répond aux questions des militaires actuellement en déploiement au sein de la roto 10 de l’opération UNIFIER, par vidéoconférence.
Photo : Avr Melissa Gloude, technicienne en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes
"Operation Track Sweep," an intensive two-week, system-wide of the tracks at all of the system’s 469 stations gets underway at 14 St on Mon., September 12, 2016.
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit
Sailor First Class Jarrod Rampone, a Boatswain aboard HMCS CALGARY, conducts signalling duty during a Refueling at Sea (RAS) with USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE-8) a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on May 18, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le matelot de 1re classe Jarrod Rampone, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM CALGARY, s’occupe de la signalisation pendant un ravitaillement en mer avec l’USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8), un navire transporteur de marchandises sèches de la classe Lewis and Clark, lors d’opérations menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie, au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 18 mai 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, 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.
Members of HMCS HALIFAX’s air department stand by as a CH-148 Cyclone approaches the flight deck in order to conduct deck evolutions as part of Operation REASSURANCE on 29 June 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien du NCSM HALIFAX observent un hélicoptère CH 148 Cyclone qui s’approche du pont d’envol en vue d’exécuter des manœuvres au dessus du pont au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 juin 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Marco Mendicino, welcomes the first flight of Afghan refugees who provided crucial support to the Canadian mission in Afghanistan, at Toronto Pearson International Airport, August 4, 2021.
Please credit: Cpl Rachael Allen, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le ministre d’Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada, Marco Mendicino, accueille le premier groupe de réfugiés afghans qui ont fourni un soutien indispensable lors de la mission du Canada en Afghanistan, à l’aéroport international Pearson de Toronto, le 4 août 2021.
Photo : Cpl Rachael Allen, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
From left to right; Federal German Ship (FGS) Mecklenburg-Vorpmmern, His Netherlands Majesty’s Ship (HNLMS) Karel Doorman, FGS SPESSART, HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën and Navio da República Portuguesa (Ship of the Portuguese Republic) (NRP) Corte Real conduct a Personnel Awaiting Transfer (PAX) infront of HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 3 June 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett Canadian Armed Forces photo
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De gauche à droite : le navire de la République fédérale d’Allemagne (FGS) Mecklenburg-Vorpmmern, le navire néerlandais de Sa Majesté (HNLMS) Karel Doorman, le FGS SPESSART, le HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën et le navire de la République portugaise (NRP) Corte Real effectuent un transfert de personnel en attente devant le NCSM HALIFAX au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 3 juin 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
On Wednesday (22 November 2022) officers from the Operation Vulcan team were out in full force in Cheetham Hill and Strangeways as part of GMP’s vehicle safety initiative, Operation Vortex, which aims to disrupt and deny criminal use of the road network, by all means possible.
For too long, criminals have blighted the area of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of their crimes at the expense of vulnerable victims who are being taken advantage of.
This operation links in closely with Operation Vulcan, which is dedicated to ridding Cheetham Hill and Strangeways of criminal activity and bringing about real, sustainable change, making it an environment people are proud to live and work in.
Also in attendance to offer intelligence and support were a number of GMP partners, including representatives from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Immigration Enforcement, Waste Enforcement, Manchester City Council Enforcement, and HMP Manchester.
A multi-agency approach is crucial to this operations success, with support from partner organisations ensuring that GMP can target every level of criminal activity, whilst also ensuring vulnerable people in the community are supported.
The day delivered an array of fantastic results:
6 arrests made on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs, possession of a bladed article, driving whilst disqualified and possession of class A drugs
32 stop searches
67 traffic offences detected and prosecuted
33 speed offences prosecuted
26 vehicle seizures
31 parking fines issued
32 PG9 (prohibition for unroadworthy vehicles) offences prosecuted
5 care plan referrals for drug users encountered
£1700 of fixed penalty notices
Operation Vulcan is dedicated to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in the community who are being exploited by those in criminal gangs. Throughout the day, specialist officers engaged with a variety of people, explaining that help is there for them, whether it be from GMP officers or partner agencies.
Inspector Andrew Torkington, one of GMP’s specialist officers involved in Operation Vulcan said, “There’s been a real buzz in the community throughout the day with lots of high visibility patrols and community engagement.
“The feedback from members of the community, local college students, and legitimate business owners has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that they feel much safer with our presence.
“Best of all was the large-scale disruption and inconvenience our presence caused to the illegitimate businesses in Cheetham Hill who were unable to open their shutters. This day of action wasn’t a one off – Operation Vulcan is here to stay.”
Ian Bain, DVSA’s Head of Enforcement Delivery said: “Road users have a responsibility to make sure their vehicles are safe, roadworthy and comply with legislation.
“We’re really pleased to be working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police helping to keep the community safe.
“We will continue to target and engage with anyone who breaks the rules and puts the public and other drivers at risk.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Canadian Armed Forces members give cover fire while peeling back from an ambush during Exercise SILVER ARROW at Adazi Military Training Area in Kadaga, Latvia on September 25, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes effectuent des tirs de couverture tout en se détachant d’une embuscade, au cours de l’exercice SILVER ARROW, dans la zone d’entraînement militaire d’Adazi, à Kadaga, en Lettonie, le 25 septembre 2015, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, Op REASSURANCE
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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
A member of Oscar Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment checks his bearings on a map while conducting a navigation exercise during Operation REASSURANCE in Eastern Europe on September 30, 2014.
Photo: Cpl Dolores Crampton, Directorate of Army Public Affairs
Un membre de la compagnie Oscar, 3e Bataillon, The Royal Canadian Regiment, fait le point sur la carte pendant qu’il mène un exercice de navigation, lors de l’opération REASSURANCE, en Europe de l’Est, le 30 septembre 2014.
Photo : Cpl Dolores Crampton, Direction des affaires publiques de l’Armée
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Armament specialists of the Canadian Air Task Force Lithuania load ammunition into the CF-188 Hornet at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania during Operation REASSURANCE in support of NATO Baltic Air Policing Block 36 on September 7, 2014.
Photo: Cpl Gabrielle DesRochers
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Des spécialistes en armement de la Force opérationnelle aérienne du Canada en Lituanie chargent des munitions dans un CF188 Hornet, à la base aérienne Šiauliai, pendant l’opération REASSURANCE, à l’appui du bloc 36 de la mission de police aérienne dans les pays baltes de l’OTAN, le 7 septembre 2014.
Photo : Cpl Gabrielle DesRochers
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440 Transport Squadron Flight Engineer, Corporal Matt Sage makes preparations to fly from Yellowknife to Łutselkʼe, Northwest Territories to deliver personal protective equipment and pass it off to their Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment as part of Operation LASER on April 20, 2020.
Please credit: MCpl Charles A. Stephen, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Le caporal Matt Sage, mécanicien de bord au sein du 440e Escadron de transport, effectue les préparatifs nécessaires pour prendre l’avion de Yellowknife en direction de Łutselkʼe, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest afin de livrer de l’équipement de protection individuelle au détachement de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada dans le cadre de l’opération LASER, le 20 avril 2020.
Photo : Cplc Charles A. Stephen, Forces armées canadiennes
Sailor First Class Pete Ducharme participates in a simulated threat drill aboard HMCS MONCTON, while sailing the West Coast of Africa during Operation PROJECTION on March 16, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Master Corporal Gould (left) and members of the United States and Lithuanian Army check a map for the next drop off point during a resupply run on Exercise IRON SWORD in Silvestras Zukauskas Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania during Operation REASSURANCE on November 30, 2016.
Photo: Cpl Jay Ekin, Operation REASSURANCE Land Task Force Imagery Technician
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Captain Gignac of the Health services training unit, instructs members of Operation LASER on putting on and removing personal protective equipment at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre on Canadian Forces Base Borden, for a potential deployment to assisted living facilities, May 1, 2020.
Please credit: Corporal Stuart Evans, Borden Imaging Services
La capitaine Gignac, de l’Unité d’entraînement à l’appui de la santé, montre aux militaires participant à l’opération LASER comment enfiler et retirer l’équipement de protection individuelle au Centre d’instruction des cadets Blackdown, sur la Base des Forces canadiennes Borden, en préparation à un déploiement potentiel dans les résidences avec services d’assistance personnelle, le 1er mai 2020.
Photo : Caporal Stuart Evans, Services d’imagerie de Borden
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
Sailor 1st Class Derek Suckling, a Boatswain, prepares to launch the Zodiac for boat manoeuvres in the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on February 13, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le matelot de 1re classe Derek Suckling, un manœuvrier, se prépare à lancer le Zodiac pour des manœuvres en bateau sur la mer Méditerranée dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE le 13 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
A total of 30 arrests were made and cash, drugs and vehicles were seized in Tameside as part of GMP's force-wide initiative, Operation Avro.
Dozens of raids were carried out, thousands of pounds of goods were seized and 30 suspects were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences following a blitz on crime in the district yesterday (17 February 2022).
Almost 200 officers from across the force were involved in the operation - maximising resources from across our districts and specialist units - and flooded the city with a surge of activity, including warrants, arrests, community engagement, traffic enforcement, and crime-prevention advice along with partners including Tameside Council. Weapon sweeps, high visibility patrols, multi-agency checks on premises' and businesses and vehicles were seized as part of the widespread effort to take proactive action on crime in the district.
Tameside is the fifth district to hold Operation Avro - following Salford, Trafford, Manchester and Stockport.
A number of warrants were carried out in Hyde, Droylsden, Dunkinfield and Ashton including addresses in Booth Close, Stalybridge, where three men were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and cannabis plants were found.
At an address on Market Street, Droylsden, a man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and theft of a motor vehicle after a suspected stolen vehicle with keys was located and seized.
Multi-agency teams also carried out vehicle safety checks, taxi and private hire vehicle safety checks, scrap metal and waste carrier compliance checks and visited licensed premises across the borough. Partners from HMRC carried out the checks on taxis and six were found to have failed due to defects - being ordered to fix them before being allowed to carry passengers.
At nine of the 10 off licence and convenience stories visited by Tameside Council's licensing team, suspected illegal tobacco was found and seized.
On Mottram Road in Stalybridge, a traffic operation led to 82 speeding offences being recorded, along with 26 traffic offences reported, five vehicle seizures and two arrests.
Chief Superintendent Rob Cousen, from GMP's Tameside district's commander, said: "This action is more than a one-off - it's all part of the new era GMP is now in where we're arresting more criminals, seizing more assets and deploying more officers into our neighbourhoods.
"We're absolutely determined to make Tameside the safest place possible to live, work and visit and Operation Avro is just one of the steps we're taking to ensure this happens.
"This day of action has led to some impressive results thanks to the work of our officers and partners across the district and we will continue to crack down on those causing the most harm to our communities by bringing those responsible to justice.
"I'd like to reassure the communities in Tameside that we will listen to your concerns and act on them - anyone with any information or concerns can get in touch with local officers."
Tameside Council Executive Leader Cllr Brenda Warrington said: “The day of action supports our wider, ongoing multi-agency work - as part of Operation Safer Tameside - to take a robust, partnership approach to tackling issues of concern in our local community.
"We are determined to make our communities feel safe and protected and it’s great to once again see such positive results and feedback.”
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 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