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Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

A Canadian Armed Forces soldier with with 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry mentors Ukrainian recruits during a camouflage lesson during Operation UNIFIER-UK on 20 October 2022 in the United Kingdom.

Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

Image has been digitally altered for operational security purposes.

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Un membre des Forces armées canadiennes du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, encadre des recrues ukrainiennes lors d’une formation sur le camouflage au cours de l’opération UNIFIER-UK, le 20 octobre 2022, au Royaume-Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

L’image a été modifiée numériquement pour des raisons de sécurité opérationnelle.

Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Major Mike Pal, Officer Commanding for Operation UNIFIER-UK, speaks with personnel from the Canadian media outlets on 11 October 2022 at Knook Camp in the United Kingdom.

Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

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Le major Mike Pal, commandant de l’opération UNIFIER-UK, s’entretient avec des représentants des médias canadiens, le 11 octobre 2022, au camp Knook, au Royaume Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Vortex - Oldham by Greater Manchester Police

A new joint operation - called Operation Vortex - has gotten underway today (Wednesday 19 January 2022) in Oldham to crack down on vehicle crime and traffic offences in the district.

The Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, along with officers from GMP's Safer Transport Team and officers across the Oldham District, worked along the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency at a static base in Chadderton, stopping a number of vehicles either committing traffic offences, or vehicle crime.

Two men arrested, one on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, and one for driving while disqualified and remain in custody for questioning, ten vehicles have been seized for being driven with no insurance, and one stolen vehicle has been recovered.

In addition, officers also reported 35 traffic offences for a range of driving offences.

Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter from GMP's Specialist Operations said: "This will become a regular operation across Greater Manchester, where we will strive to make our communities and roads safer, tackling illegal vehicles which we know that are all too often used in crime and cause harm and misery on the roads.

"I hope this sends a strong message to anyone thinking of breaking the law on our roads, that we are watching, and we won't hesitate to take action to remove you and your vehicle from the road."

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

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A member from 2 Platoon, 1 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) keeps watch for enemy movement in a defensive position during Exercise ALLIED SPIRIT V as part of Operation REASSURANCE on October 6, 2016.

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

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Operation LENTUS by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Aerial landscape of the ongoing Tremont Creek Wildfire during Operation (OP) LENTUS 21-04 in Kamloops British Columbia, 11 August 2021.

Photo by: Lieutenant-Commander Tony Wright, MARPAC/ JTFP

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Vue aérienne des feux de forêt en cours à Tremont Creek pendant l’opération LENTUS 21-04, à Kamloops, en Colombie Britannique, le 11 août 2021.

Photo : Capitaine de corvette Tony Wright, FMAR(P)/FOIP

Operation Trafalgar by Greater Manchester Police

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit our website for information about Neighbourhood Policing in your area of Greater Manchester. www.gmp.police.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit our website for information about Neighbourhood Policing in your area of Greater Manchester. www.gmp.police.uk

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

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

ARCYBER operations by U.S. Army Cyber Command

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Operations at U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Va., May 15, 2019. (Photo by Joy Brathwaite)

Operation VECTOR by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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CH-147 Chinook aircrew observe while in flight over northern Manitoba during Operation VECTOR on April 10, 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Matthieu Racette, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

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Des membres du personnel navigant de l’hélicoptère CH-147 Chinook regardent à l’extérieur en survolant le nord du Manitoba au cours de l’opération VECTOR, le 10 avril 2021.

Photo : Caporal Matthieu Racette, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

Operation LASER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Des membres du 12e Régiment blindé du Canada fournissent de l'aide aux résidents de la Résidence Berthiaume-Du Tremblay, centre d'hébergement et de soins de longue durée, dans le cadre de l'opération LASER, à Montréal (Québec), le 5 mai 2020.

Photo : Caporal (Cpl) Genevieve Beaulieu, technicienne en Imagerie, Service d’imagerie de Valcartier

Members from 12e Régiment blindé du Canada assist at the Résidence Berthiaume-Du Tremblay long-term care centre during Operation LASER, in Montréal (Quebec), on May 5, 2020.

Photo: Corporal (Cpl) Genevieve Beaulieu, Imagery Technician, Valcartier Imagery

Operation LASER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Plusieurs membres du personnel médical de la 2e Ambulance de campagne de la BFC Petawawa arrivent à la garnison Saint-Jean (Québec), le 4 mai 2020, pour aider dans différents centres d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée, dans le cadre de l’opération LASER.

Photo : Caporal (Cpl) Genevieve Beaulieu, technicienne en Imagerie, Service d’imagerie de Valcartier

A number of medical personnel from 2 Field Ambulance at CFB Petawawa arrive at Saint-Jean Garrison (Quebec) to assist in different residential and long-term care facilities during Operation LASER, on May 4th, 2020.

Photo: Corporal (Cpl) Genevieve Beaulieu, Imagery Technician, Valcartier Imagery

Operation by Steven Miller

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Athan performs a delicate operation.

Operation: Brickarossa by Sean Edmison

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Here are shots from Operation: Brickarossa at Bricks Cascade 2016.

Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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A Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) member aboard HMCS HARRY DEWOLF monitors the position of ARM HOLZINGER during a PASSEX with the Mexican Navy and the United States Coast Guard, during Operation CARIBBE in the East Pacific Ocean, November 5, 2021.

Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) à bord du NCSM HARRY DEWOLF surveille la position du navire ARM HOLZINGER lors d’un PASSEX avec la marine mexicaine et la garde côtière des États Unis au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, dans le Pacifique Est, le 5 novembre 2021.

Photo : Forces armées canadiennes

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of the ship’s company on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship TORONTO dressed in fire fighting gear drag a simulated casualty to a safe point during a training exercise while on the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on September 26, 2014.

Photo: Sgt Matthew McGregor, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

Vêtus de leur tenue de lutte contre l'incendie, des membres d’équipage du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté TORONTO transportent une pseudo-victime dans un endroit sûr, dans le cadre d’un exercice d’entraînement mené dans la mer Méditerranée, le 26 septembre 2014, pendant l’opération Reassurance.

Photo : Sgt Matthew McGregor, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

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Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Royal Canadian Navy members drive a Rigid-Hull-Inflatable-Boat (RHIB) from HMCS SUMMERSIDE in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation CARIBBE on October 30, 2020.

Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer

Des membres de la Marine royale canadienne conduisent une embarcation pneumatique à coque rigide du NCSM SUMMERSIDE, dans l’océan Atlantique, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 30 octobre 2020.

Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques

Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Canadian Armed Forces members deployed on Operation UNIFIER line up to receive their Covid-19 vaccination at the International Peace and Support Center (IPSC) near Lviv, Oblast, Ukraine on April 21, 2021

Please credit: Corporal Daniel Chiasson, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes en déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération UNIFIER font la file pour recevoir leur vaccin contre la Covid-19 au Centre international de sécurité et de maintien de la paix (CISMP), près de l’oblast de Lviv, en Ukraine, au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, le 21 avril 2021.

Photo : Caporal Daniel Chiasson, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Protector by Greater Manchester Police

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Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Protector ran again last week providing security for the 2011 Conservative Party Conference, which was held at Manchester International Conference Centre.

Operation Protector is one of the Force’s largest undertakings and sees officers and staff from across the organisation deployed in the city. The operation is structured to ensure the security of the conference while still maintaining day-to-day policing continues as normal across the region.

This was the fifth occasion the Force has mounted Operation Protector during a major political conference in the city. The operation will run again next year when the Labour Party host their conference in Manchester.

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

www.gmp.police.uk

Operation REASSURANCE-ATF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Corporal Charles-Eric Plante administers the influenza vaccine to Captain Shirley Gilbert during Operation REASSURANCE - Air Task Force Romania at Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Air Base, Romania, October 20, 2020.

Photo by: S1 Zach Barr, Air Task Force Romania

Le caporal Charles-Eric Plante, affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne de l’opération REASSURANCE – Roumanie, administre un vaccin contre la grippe à la capitaine Shirley Gilbert, à la base aérienne Mihail Kogӑlniceanu, en Roumanie, le 20 octobre 2020.

Photo : Mat 1 Zach Barr, Force opérationnelle aérienne – Roumanie

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Members of the Canadian Armed Forces give a tour of the CF-18 to Annick Goulet, Ambassador of Canada in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, during Operation REASSURANCE - Air Task Force Romania at Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Air Base, Romania, October 26, 2020.

Photo by: S1 Zach Barr, Air Task Force Romania

Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes font visiter un chasseur CF-18 déployé avec la Force opérationnelle aérienne de l’opération REASSURANCE – Roumanie à Annick Goulet, ambassadrice du Canada en Roumanie et en République de Moldova, à la base aérienne Mihail Kogӑlniceanu, en Roumanie, le 26 octobre 2020.

Photo : Mat 1 Zach Barr, Force opérationnelle aérienne – Roumanie

Operation Damayan by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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GUIUAN, Eastern Samar Province, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 16, 2013) Sailors wait to board three helicopters to return to the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) after delivering food, water and other humanitarian supplies in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of the Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)

Operation LASER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Rangers from the Kuujjuarapik patrol go around informing the public about COVID-19 and social distancing. In the photo: Minnie Ittoshat.

Canadian Rangers from the 2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (2 CRPG) in Nunavik mobilize in support of Operation LASER in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on 3 April 2020. Further to an agreement between the provincial and federal governments, 2 CRPG has been mandated to assist the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS), under the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS).

Photo: Ranger from 2 CRPG

Les Rangers de la patrouille de Kuujjuarapik se promènent pour sensibiliser le public sur le COVID-19 et la distanciation sociale. Sur la photo, Minnie Ittoshat.

Les Rangers canadiens du 2e Groupe de patrouilles des Rangers canadiens (2 GPRC) du Nunavik se mobilisent en appui à l’Opération LASER en réponse à la pandémie de la COVID-19 en date du 3 avril 2020. Suite à une entente entre les gouvernements provincial et fédéral, le 2 GPRC a été mandaté pour assister la Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux du Nunavik (RRSSSN), lequel relève du Ministère de la Santé et des services sociaux (MSSS) du Gouvernement du Québec.

Photo: Ranger au 2e Groupe de patrouilles des Rangers canadiens

Operation Student Safe by Greater Manchester Police

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Greater Manchester Police is launching a major operation that will see up to 50 officers and PCSOs a day on the streets to help prevent students becoming victims of crime.

Police in Manchester, Salford and Bolton will work alongside councils and universities to keep students safe by carrying out covert operations to catch thieves operating in student areas, high visibility patrols in hot spot areas, video cameras will be used to gather intelligence and known offenders of student crime will be targeted. PCSOs will also visit the homes of students who live in vulnerable areas to carry out crime prevention surveys and provide advice.

Officers will deliver safety talks to welcome new students to the city and urge them to become more security savvy. While other students will be shown a short film, featuring GMP officers, Manchester students and ex-offenders, about how to keep themselves and their property safe. Letters will also be sent home to parents of students to encourage them to keep an eye on their safety.

Chief Superintendent Stuart Barton, heading up operation Student Safe, said: “Greater Manchester is a fantastic place for people to study and we want to welcome new and returning students. However, many students become so busy enjoying their new lives that they forget personal safety issues, so we’re here to help them.

“There are a small number of predatory offenders who specifically target students, but we aim to stay one step ahead of them to stop them in their tracks.

“Policing operations will take place throughout the academic year and Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be on hand to ensure that students know how to protect themselves and their property. The on-campus teams will also hold police surgeries to deal with the concerns of the university students.

“However, there are some really simple steps that students can take to protect themselves from becoming a victim of crime - while out and about, stick to well-lit areas, stay in groups, pace your drinks and keep valuables such as phones and MP3 players out of sight.

“At your student accommodation, make sure that doors and windows are locked, even when you are in, and remember to set the alarm. If you’re going out at night, leave a light on to give the impression someone is home.”

To view the Operation Student Safe film please click here.

Students are also encouraged to register their valuables on www.immobilise.com. It’s a quick, easy and free way of logging the details of your property on a national database that police can access and compare against items that have been found or recovered from suspected criminals.

For more advice on keeping safe, students can join us on Facebook and search for Manchester Student Safety, or visit www.gmp.police.uk

Visit twitter.com/#!/gmpolice to follow Greater Manchester Police on Twitter.

Operation AVRO- Wigan by Greater Manchester Police

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

This month saw the operation take place in Wigan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation Unity by Greater Manchester Police

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.gmp.police.uk

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

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

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

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

Operation Heartwood by Greater Manchester Police

At 6am this morning (27 July 2022), GMP broke down the doors of 13 properties across Middleton, Heywood and North Manchester, as well as Lancashire and West Yorkshire, as part of ‘Operation Heartwood’, targeting the supply of drugs across the North of England.

Ten men, aged between 34 and 54, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and were taken into custody where they remain this afternoon for questioning.

Detective Inspector Justin Bryant, of GMPs Serious and Organised Crime Group, said: “We’re really pleased with the result from this morning’s warrants executed by our Serious and Organised Crime Group, across three counties.

“Op Heartwood was launched in response to intelligence received about an organised crime group based in Middleton, who we discovered to be running a large scale drugs conspiracy from several addresses in the area.

"As a result of the investigation, three people have already been arrested and subsequently charged with drug supply offences and we will continue to work until every member of this crime group is brought to justice.

“As well as the arrests made, we also seized approximately £30,000 in cash, as well as high value jewellery and a cash counting machine.

“I hope these arrests will reassure the public that we are committed to making our local communities safer for everyone by disrupting this type of serious criminality. We understand the impact that drug dealing has on our communities and it won’t be tolerated.

“As always we very much welcome and rely on information from the public to help us to disrupt crime"

Anyone with information can contact 101, or use our Live Chat facility here: Contact us | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk)

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Canadian soldiers practice their shooting skills during Operation UNIFIER, Canada's military training mission to Ukraine, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre (IPSC) in Starychi, Ukraine on December 30, 2015.

Photo: Joint Task Force Ukraine, DND

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Des militaires canadiens pratiquent leurs habiletés au tir au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, la mission d’instruction militaire du Canada en Ukraine, au Centre international de sécurité et de maintien de la paix à Starychi, en Ukraine, le 30 décembre 2015.

Photo : Force opérationnelle interarmées Ukraine, MDN

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Operation Rescind 3 by Greater Manchester Police

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Greater Manchester Police’s has today made a series of arrests during an operation to target drug dealing in Oldham.

Officers of the Force raided 10 addresses in the town just after 6am today, Thursday 3 November 2011.

Officers from Oldham's neighbourhood policing teams launched the operation, codenamed Operation Rescind III, in response to community concerns that drug dealing was a problem in the area and was in turn, increasing crime and antisocial behaviour.

The raids follow on from Operation Rescind and Operation Rescind II, where officers raided 16 addresses in March 2011 and 15 addresses in July 2011, which came after months of investigation by officers from Oldham and the Serious Crime Division into the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine.

In the latest raids this morning, seven men and six women were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, including possession with intent to supply class A drugs, after officers executed warrants across the Oldham area. One woman was arrested on suspicion of illegally abstracting electricity.

Properties were raided in the Hathershaw, Westwood, Fitton Hill and Saddleworth areas.

Items seized during this morning’s raids include around £16k in cash and a large amount of drugs, which are believed to be cocaine/heroin. Two vehicles, an imitation firearm and ammunition were also recovered.

More than 100 officers were involved in the raids and included officers from the neighbourhood policing teams, Serious Crime Division, tactical aid units and dog handlers.

Extra officers from Oldham's Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be patrolling the area for today and the next few days to provide a visible presence and reassurance to the community.

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 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 our counterparts at the Crown Prosecution Service. 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.

Visit our website to find out more about Greater Manchester Police.

www.gmp.police.uk.

Operation PROJECTION by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of Naval Tactical Operations Group conduct a small arms range exercise aboard HMCS CALGARY, at sea in the Pacific Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, 15 March 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, HMCS CALGARY, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Des membres du Groupe des opérations tactiques navales participent à un exercice de tir aux armes légères à bord du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Pacifique, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 15 mars 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, NCSM CALGARY, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation LONDON BRIDGE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Canadian Armed Forces members from Task Force OTTAWA practice in anticipation of Operation LONDON BRIDGE, at the McNaughton Parade Square on Canadian Forces Base Kingston, following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. 15 September, 2022.

Photo: Wyatt Brooks, DND

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Le 15 septembre 2022, des membres des Forces armées canadiennes relevant de la Force opérationnelle OTTAWA s’entraînent en vue de l’opération LONDON BRIDGE, au terrain de parade McNaughton de la Base des Forces canadiennes Kingston, suivant le décès de Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II.

Photo : Wyatt Brooks, MDN

Operation Storm by Greater Manchester Police

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Police in Greater Manchester have arrested over 120 people as part of their latest blitz on burglary and robbery.

Officers carried out a number of warrants under Operation Storm which included the arrest of wanted offenders and those that have been targeting the city’s students. Approximately 90 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £90,000 were recovered at an address in Fallowfield, along with cultivation equipment at an estimated value of £10,000.

Some of the wanted offenders arrested included 18-year old and 19-year old men who were wanted for a cash in transit robbery. On arresting the pair an amount of cash was recovered. Officers also arrested a 25-year old man wanted following a robbery on a taxi driver and a 19-year old man wanted for an assault.

Specialist and divisional officers have visited the homes of criminals across the county to ensure they fulfilled their bail and curfew conditions and not returning to their offending ways.

There have also been home visits carried out to repeat victims of domestic abuse to ensure their abusing partners do not return to cause them further harm.

Deputy Chief Constable Ian Hopkins for Greater Manchester Police, said: “Our actions during the operation show we respond to the concerns of local people and the misery burglary and drug dealing causes to people living across Greater Manchester.

“The response we got from people on the streets who witnessed our activity was fantastic and demonstrated the confidence people have to give us information and work with us to tackle criminality.

“Last month saw the return of students old and new but for criminals it simply means rich and easy pickings. By holding this operation we can bring down this type of crime and ensure the youngsters can enjoy their time while studying in the city without the fear of becoming a victim of crime.

“As the nights get darker there is a rise in the number of opportunist thieves who like to prey on unsuspecting homes. By getting in before they do we can help put a stop in their tracks. This crackdown, coupled with our daily offender targeting sends criminals a clear message that they can’t harm our community with impunity.

“However we can’t make a difference on our own. By using a light timer, setting an alarm and making your home look occupied you can reduce the chance of becoming a victim of crime. Remember one in three homes are targeted because homes are left insecure.”

Residents can play their part in the fight against criminals by reporting suspicious activity either directly on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers 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.

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

www.gmp.police.uk

Operation PROJECTION by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Leading Seaman Patrick Booth directs the line handlers as Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) KINGSTON prepares to come alongside in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa in support of Operation PROJECTION February 28, 2018.

Photo: Sgt Shilo Adamson, Canadian Forces Recruiting Group Headquarters, CFB Borden

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Le matelot de 1re classe Patrick Booth dirige les manœuvriers au moment où le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) KINGSTON s’apprête à accoster à Monrovia, au Libéria, en Afrique occidentale, en appui à l’opération PROJECTION, le 28 février 2018.

Photo : Sgt Shilo Adamson, Quartier général du groupe du recrutement des Forces canadiennes, BFC Borden

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Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members from 1 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) conduct dismounted operations in the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany during Exercise ALLIED SPIRIT V as part of Operation REASSURANCE on October 3, 2016.

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

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Des membres du 1er Bataillon du Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) effectuent des opérations à pied dans la zone d’entraînement de Hohenfels, en Allemagne, au cours de l’exercice ALLIED SPIRIT V, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 3 octobre 2016.

Photo : Cpl Jay Ekin, technicien en imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre de l’opération REASSURANCE

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Operation UNIFER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer First Class Gilles Grégoire, MMM, CD, meets with members from Operation UNIFIER-UK on 28 October 2022 in the United Kingdom.

Photo: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Le premier maître de 1re classe Gilles Grégoire, MMM, CD, adjudant chef des Forces armées canadiennes, rencontre des membres de l’opération UNIFIER-UK, le 28 octobre 2022, au Royaume-Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation VECTOR by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

WINNIPEG - Shipments of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrive at selected ports of entry in Canada. This marks a historic day in Canada and an important step in our fight against COVID-19. The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to ensure that Canadians have access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

Please credit: Sailor 3rd Class Megan Sterritt

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WINNIPEG - Les premières doses de vaccins contre la COVID-19 arrivent à des points d'entrée sélectionnés au Canada. Cette journée est historique et constitue une étape importante dans notre lutte contre la COVID-19. Le gouvernement du Canada tient son engagement de veiller à ce que la population canadienne ait accès à des vaccins sûrs et efficaces contre la COVID-19.

Photo : Matelot de 3e classe Megan Sterritt

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Incoming and outgoing Commanders of Standing NATO Maritime Group One, Commodore Peats and Commodore Mirones, attend a change of command ceremony video teleconference with Vice Admiral Blount, Commander NATO Maritime Command, aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Halifax in Lisbon, Portugal on January 18, 2021.

Photo: Sailor First Class Bryan Underwood, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Les commandants entrant et sortant du 1er Groupe maritime permanent de l’OTAN, le commodore Peats et le commodore Mirones, participent à la cérémonie de passation de commandement par vidéoconférence avec le vice amiral Blount, commandant du Commandement maritime de l’OTAN, à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté Halifax, à Lisbonne, au Portugal, le 18 janvier 2021.

Photo : Matelot de 1re classe Bryan Underwood, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation PROJECTION by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Members of Naval Tactical Operations Group conduct a small arms range exercise aboard HMCS CALGARY, at sea in the Pacific Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, 15 March 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, HMCS CALGARY, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Des membres du Groupe des opérations tactiques navales participent à un exercice de tir aux armes légères à bord du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Pacifique, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 15 mars 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, NCSM CALGARY, Forces armées canadiennes

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A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter call sign Strider, takes off from HMCS MONTREAL for flight operation training during Operation REASSURANCE in the Mediterranean Sea on February 13, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un hélicoptère Cyclone CH-148 (indicatif d’appel Strider) décolle du NCSM Montréal sur la mer Méditerranée pour l’instruction sur les opérations aériennes dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE le 13 février 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes