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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
Members of the British Armed Forces prepare for the State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II during Operation LONDON BRIDGE in London, United Kingdom on September 19, 2022.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des membres des forces armées britanniques se préparent pour les funérailles nationales de la reine Elizabeth II dans le cadre de l’opération LONDON BRIDGE, à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, le 19 septembre 2022.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, 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
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
"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
Master Corporal John Jamieson, an Aviation Systems Technician aboard HMCS CALGARY performs Flight Deck Director duties during a pass exercise during Operation PROJECTION in the Indian Ocean, 8 April, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY, Imagery Technician
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Le caporal chef John Jamieson, technicien en systèmes aéronautiques à bord du NCSM CALGARY, exerce les fonctions de directeur du pont d’envol lors d’un exercice de dépassement au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Indien, le, 8 avril 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, technicienne en imagerie, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
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
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.
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
ESPS BLAS DE LEZO, a Spanish Frigate sailing with Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, prepares for a sail past with HMS TRENT, in the Mediterranean Sea, during DYNAMIC MANTA on March 1, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La frégate espagnole ESPS BLAS DE LEZO, qui fait partie du 2e Groupe maritime permanent de l’OTAN, s’apprête à effectuer un défilé naval avec le NSM TRENT, dans la Méditerranée, au cours de l’exercice DYNAMIC MANTA, le 1er mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Lieutenant-General Rouleau and Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Grégoire join members of Operation PRESENCE-Mali for a group photo at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali on December 8, 2018.
Photo: Corporal Ken Beliwicz
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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
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
Corporal Evgen Glushkov, an Intelligence Operator from 5th Canadian Division helps Ukrainian refugees with their paperwork at a reception centre in support of Operation REASSURANCE in Warsaw, Poland on April 23, 2022.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le caporal Evgen Glushkov, spécialiste du renseignement au sein de la 5e Division du Canada, aide des réfugiés ukrainiens à préparer leurs papiers dans un centre d’accueil destiné à soutenir l’opération REASSURANCE, à Varsovie, en Pologne, le 23 avril 2022.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
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.
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
"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
An East-Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) hoists down to Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) from a CV-22 Osprey, assigned to 7th Special Operations Squadron, 352nd Special Operations Wing, during a special operations forces interoperability exercise, Feb. 26, 2023.
These operations demonstrate U.S. European Command’s ability to rapidly deploy Special Operations Forces throughout the theater at a time and place of our choosing, and the U.S. commitment to train with Allies and partners to deploy and respond to meet today’s challenges.
U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Julson
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
Superintendent Karan Lee briefs officers.
Police in Bury have arrested 14 people following drugs warrants across the town this morning.
Shortly after 6am today, Wednesday 6 February 2013, police raided 15 homes at addresses in Radcliffe, Whitefield, Bury east and Bolton.
Fourteen people were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. They have been taken into police custody for questioning.
Drugs and cash have also been seized.
Chief Superintendent Caroline Ball, divisional commander at Bury said: "Drugs are a major factor in many other crimes such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime and so cracking down on those involved is a big priority for us.
"Today's arrests are part of a continued fight against organised crime groups in the area and follow on from arrests and seizures made earlier this year relating to the sale and supply of drugs.
"Tackling organised crime in this way not only causes significant disruption to both users and suppliers of illegal drugs, it also means they will end up out of pocket as we can seize the assets through the Proceeds of Crime Act and put that cash back into the community."
Dozens of officers were involved in the raids, including specialist officers from GMP's tactical aid and dogs units, as well as divisional officers from Bury.
The raids were watched by several members of the community and councillors as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, who were invited along so they could witness first-hand how police are putting a stop to drugs activity in their neighbourhood.
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: "This operation is a welcome example of how the police are keeping up the pressure on organised crime, to make it impossible for criminals to operate and bring misery on our communities. Inviting local councillors and residents to witness today's activity first hand, highlights how vital it is for the police, partners and the community to stand together to drive crime out of our neighbourhoods."
Drugs workers are also available throughout the day to offer services to any prisoners that currently use drugs and who may want help to stop.
The warrants were carried out following months of intelligence gathering and follow on from numerous operations in Bury over the last 12 months which have resulted in 34 people arrested and charged with over 120 drugs offences. Twelve of those arrested received prison sentences amounting to 27 years, 11 are awaiting sentencing and 11 await trial. Police have seized 30 kilos of heroin, 30 kilos of amphetamine and ¾ of a kilo of cocaine, as well as £120,000 in this time.
Anyone with information about those involved in drug-related activity in their area should call police at Bury, in confidence if needed, on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Those seeking help for drugs abuse can speak to the drugs treatment service on 0161 253 6488.
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.
A Loadmaster guides a front end loader to place the pallets onto a CC-130J Hercules aircraft at the end of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22, in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories on February 26, 2022.
Photo by: Master Corporal Jax Kennedy, Joint Task Force (North), Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un arrimeur guide un camion à chargement frontal qui dépose les palettes à bord d’un avion CC-130J Hercules à la fin de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22, à Tuktoyaktuk, dans les Territoires du Nord Ouest, le 26 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal chef Jax Kennedy, Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord), Forces armées canadiennes
One of 12 SD40-2s sporting an Operation Lifesaver paint scheme, NS 3498 switches out Cargill on a pleasant summer evening.
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
Inspector Phil Spurgeon and Councillor Pat Karney.
Following feedback from the community, Operation Mandera was launched in 2013 to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime in Piccadilly Gardens.
Spearheaded by the Greater Manchester Police’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, in partnership with Manchester City Council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement, CCTV and Community Safety teams, the initiative continues to be a success in reducing the number of drug dealing activities in the Piccadilly Gardens area.
Latest figures released by GMP show to date that 44 offenders have been handed prison sentences, with a combined jail time of over 91 years.
37 offenders have received a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning them from entering the Piccadilly area. These orders range from two to five years. One offender has been handed a CBO forbidding them from entering Piccadilly Gardens for life.
Inspector Phil Spurgeon, with the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We recognise that Piccadilly Gardens is one of the most important public spaces in Manchester city centre. It is an area that is used and enjoyed by many, but we know that it brings unique community safety challenges.
“Staff from the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside Manchester city council and many other partners, continue to work incredibly hard to tackle a wide range of criminal and antisocial behaviour issues in and around Piccadilly Gardens.
“We welcome the continuing support from the local community, from people living, working, or visiting the area.
“We know that there is still much work to do, but it’s important to reassure the public of the successes that Operation Mandera has seen over the last three years. A number of drug dealers have received significant prison sentences, and 37 have been given Criminal Behaviour Orders banning them from the area once they have been released.
“Our ongoing work with partners and the community will continue to maintain Piccadilly Gardens as an area that can be enjoyed by law abiding citizens, their families and friends.”
Councillor Pat Karney, Manchester City Council's city centre spokesman, said: “Piccadilly Gardens is a cherished space in the heart of the city centre enjoyed by tens of thousands of people each year.
“We are not naïve though and recognise there have been problems in the area. We have been working closely with the police to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour and the success of Operation Mandera demonstrates that those efforts are making a real difference.
“Operation Mandera is ongoing and everyone should be aware we will not tolerate any form of anti-social behaviour or criminal activity – be warned there are serious consequences for perpetrators and recent successes prove we will catch them.”
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.
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
"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
La patouille de Salluit reçoivent un entraînement sur l'équipement de protection personnel.
Photo: Caporal-chef Ranger Putulik Cameron, Ranger au 2e Groupe de patrouilles des Rangers canadiens
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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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
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 soldiers from the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia conduct a trench clearing exercise held at Camp Ādaži on May 27, 2018.
Photo: Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Task Force Latvia Public Affairs
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Des soldats des Forces armées canadiennes faisant partie du groupement tactique responsable de la présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie s’exercent au nettoyage de tranchées au Camp Ādaži, le 27 mai 2018.
Photo : Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Affaires publiques, Force opérationnelle de Lettonie
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Sergeant (Sgt) Bleker returns a magazine to his pouch during woods clearing drills in the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area in Poland during Operation REASSURANCE, October 25, 2016.
Photo: Cpl Jay Ekin, Operation REASSURANCE Land Task Force Imagery Technician
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Petty Officer Second Class Gord Durham prepares dinner for the members aboard HMCS CALGARY in the Indian Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, on June 23, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le maître de 2e classe Gord Durham prépare le repas pour les membres d’équipage du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Indien, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 23 juin 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes
Flying Stations exercise on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s while transiting the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE, June 11, 2018.
Photo: Corporal Tony Chand, Formation Imaging Services
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Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron conduct a resupply with the CH-146 Griffon helicopter, during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22 in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, on August 20, 2022.
Please Credit: Bdr Julia Currie, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des membres du 408e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères de l’Aviation royale canadienne effectuent un ravitaillement avec un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22, à Cambridge Bay, au Nunavut, le 20 août 2022.
Photo : Bdr Julia Currie, Affaires publiques, 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada, Forces armées canadiennes
The U.S Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) return from the target of interest while deployed on Operation CARIBBE in the Pacific Ocean 24 March 2021.
Photo Credit: Op CARIBBE Imagery Technician, HMCS Saskatoon, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Les membres du détachement d’application de la loi (LEDET) de la garde côtière américaine sont de retour après avoir intercepté une cible d’intérêt au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 24 mars 2021.
Photo : technicien en imagerie de l’Op CARIBBE, NCSM Saskatoon, Forces armées canadiennes
Police in the Clayton area of north Manchester have been working with the Greater Manchester Police’s off-road biking team to clamp down on the illegal use of off-road vehicles.
Neighbourhood officers are responding to the concerns of residents by dedicating time and officers to Operation Scrambler to put a stop to the use of these vehicles in public places. They are also calling on the community to tell police if they suspect someone is keeping a bike illegally on their street.
Sergeant Ade Girtchen said: “People have told us that this problem is a priority and we need to stop the use of off-road bikes being driven up and down their streets. We are working with the security staff in local parks and with Manchester City Council to clamp down on the dangerous use of these vehicles.
“The operation will continue through the winter months, we will seize any bikes we come across and make sure they are crushed. But we need the help of our local residents to record any information and report it to their local neighbourhood policing team, either by phone or email or by filling in the leaflets that we will be issuing to residents across north Manchester. Hopefully together we can then put a stop to the problem.”
Councillor Jim Battle, Manchester City Council's Deputy Leader, said: "I want to reassure residents that we will not tolerate people blighting Manchester's neighbourhoods by illegally riding these off-road bikes. Anyone who is spotted using one of these antisocial vehicles will have it taken from them and crushed."
To report a crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit www.gmp.police.uk.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously with information about crime 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.
Your local Neighbourhood Policing Teams are also there to listen to your concerns and you can contact them on the following:
City Centre – 0161 856 3221 or a1apt@gmp.police.uk
Crumpsall & Cheetham – 0161 856 3925 or a2apt@gmp.police.uk
Charlestown & Higher Blackley – 0161 856 4027 or a3apt@gmp.police.uk
Moston & Harpurhey – 0161 856 4502 or a4apt@gmp.police.uk
Ancoats, Clayton, Miles Platting & Newton Heath – 0161 856 3521 or a5apt@gmp.police.uk
Bradford – 0161 856 3502 or a6apt@gmp.police.uk