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Six men have been arrested after raids this morning in Bury and Tameside.
Today (Tuesday 17 October 2017) GMP officers searched a number of properties in Bury, Tameside and Cheetham Hill as part of an investigation into the unlawful sale of medicine and controlled drugs online.
Code-named Operation Pyarr, several million pounds worth of pharmaceutical drugs have been seized in today’s investigation into the multi-million pound international fraud operation.
The investigation has been carried out by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority who are responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices are acceptably safe, in conjunction with Bury Police and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
A total of six men were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class C drugs and remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Cadden of GMP’s Bury Borough, said: “We have spent the past few months identifying where the public are able to get hold of these controlled drugs, and uncovering who is responsible.
“From our investigation, it is clear that this is a comprehensive operation, with genuine pharmaceuticals being unlawfully removed from the supply chain in the UK and then sold, illegally, online.
“While we have made arrests, we are continuing with our investigation and are committed to finding those who facilitate the supply of illegal substances in Greater Manchester.
“I’m asking for the public to continue to report anything suspicious to the police, and ensure that we can look after the public who are taken in by drugs that they believe are legal.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
A Royal Canadian Navy member onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE checks the Polaris while conducting Officer of the Watch duties during Operation CARIBBE, March 19, 2022.
Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un membre de la Marine royale à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE jette au coup d’œil au Polaris dans le cadre de ses fonctions d’officier de quart au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 19 mars 2022.
Photo : Services d’imagerie des FMAR(P), Forces armées canadiennes
Aberthaw Power Station
Aberthaw is a coal-fired power station. The station began full operation in 1971 and is located to the west of Cardiff, in the Vale of Glamorgan, on the north bank of the Bristol Channel.
Aberthaw can generate around 1555MW of electricity for the National Grid System. This is enough power to meet the needs of some 1.5 million households - equivalent to the total population of five cities the size of Cardiff.
We aim to maintain Aberthaw Power Station as one of the most efficient coal-fired power stations in the UK and we have completed a £230 million environmental upgrade in recent years.
Aberthaw operates as an opted in station under the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD). We have invested in new technologies to reduce emissions at Aberthaw, such as the FGD technology already in operation, that reduces sulphur emissions by up to 95%.
Coal supply
Aberthaw Power Station was designed to burn semi-anthracitic, low-volatile coal. A high percentage of this coal is locally sourced coal, mined in Wales and is transported to the power station by rail.
Carbon Capture
RWE has recently completed construction of a 3MWe carbon capture pilot plant at our coal-fired power station in Aberthaw. This will test technology to capture the carbon dioxide from the flue gases and will form a vital part of RWE's research programme into carbon capture and storage technology.
In January 2013, the Aberthaw Carbon Capture Pilot plant captured its first tonne of CO2. Over the next two years we will undertake an extensive R&D programme to help us better understand how this technology could be used to reduce carbon emissions at coal-fired power stations. More information on the carbon capture plant is available here.
Canadian Armed Forces members sit in a trench surrounded by smoke from a simulated grenade attack during Exercise ALLIED SPIRIT IV at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center Training area in Hohenfels, Germany on January 22, 2016 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes sont assis dans une tranchée, entourés d’un nuage de fumée provenant d’une attaque à la grenade simulée lors de l’exercice ALLIED SPIRIT IV, dans le secteur d’entraînement du Joint Multinational Readiness Center, à Hohenfels, en Allemagne, le 22 janvier 2016, 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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Sailor First Class Liam Wright, a Boatswain aboard HMCS CALGARY, on force protection duty as the ship sails out of Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 10, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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Le matelot de 1re classe Liam Wright, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM CALGARY, est en poste de protection de la force au moment où le navire quitte Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 10 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
Group photo with the 31 Canadian Brigade Group Commander, during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22 in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut on August 23, 2022.
Credit: Bdr Julia Currie, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs
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Photo de groupe en compagnie du commandant du 31e Groupe brigade du Canada au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22, à Cambridge Bay, au Nunavut, le 23 août 2022.
Photo : Bdr Julia Currie, Affaires publiques, 31e Groupe brigade du Canada
Marine Technicians, part of the Marine Systems Engineering department conduct maintenance on the line to the Main Seawater Circulation Pump aboard HMCS MONTREAL during Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea, on March 13, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Flooding causes inaccessible roadways near the town of Abbotsford, British Columbia on 21 November 2021.
Please credit: MCpl Nicolas Alonso, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Les inondations rendent les routes inaccessibles près de la ville d’Abbotsford, en Colombie Britannique, le 21 novembre 2021.
Photo : Cplc Nicolas Alonso, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
U.S. Air Force pilots and ground crews of F-16C Block 52 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, perform preflight checks in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operation Noble Defender (OND), March 16, 2022. As a part of OND, which is a recurring operation, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) coordinated and conducted bi-national aircraft training intercept operations while concurrently launching jets from different locations across the United States' East Coast. This iteration of OND, involving First Air Force and Air Forces Northern assets, is an integrated air and missile defense operation designed to ensure the defense and security of the northern approach to North America. This particular OND provides an opportunity to exercise bi-national hand-off procedures between U.S. and Canadian fighters. A binational Canadian and American command, NORAD employs a network of aerial, ground-based, and space-based sensors, air-to-air refueling tankers, and fighter aircraft controlled by a sophisticated command and control network to deter, detect and defend against aerial threats that originate outside or within North American airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder)
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
Lieutenant (Navy) Alina Na, an Intelligence Officer aboard HMCS CALGARY, stands at attention during the sail into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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La lieutenant de vaisseau Alina Na, officier du renseignement à bord du NCSM CALGARY, se tient au garde à vous alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
Royal Canadian Navy sailors stand at attention on the fo'cs'le of HMCS CALGARY as the ship sails into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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Des marins de la Marine royale canadienne se tiennent au garde à vous sur le gaillard d’avant du NCSM CALGARY, alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
Members of the embarked CH-124 Sea King helicopter air detachment on board Her Majesty's Canadian Ship FREDERICTON conduct a helicopter In flight refuel during Operation REASSURANCE on June 16, 2015.
Photo: Cpl Charles A. Stephen
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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères embarqués CH-124 Sea King à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté FREDERICTON effectuent un ravitaillement en vol de l’hélicoptère au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 juin 2015.
Photo : Cpl Charles A. Stephen
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Marking the 77th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands inspects the Honour Guard during the Canadian Tulip Festival opening ceremony, at Commissioners Park, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 May 2022.
Photo credit: Corporal Valerie Mailhot, Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) Imaging Services
À l’occasion du 77e anniversaire de la libération des Pays Bas, Son Altesse Royale la princesse Margriet des Pays Bas inspecte la garde d’honneur lors de la cérémonie d’ouverture du Festival canadien des tulipes au parc des Commissaires, à Ottawa, en Ontario, le 14 mai 2022.
Photo : Caporale Valerie Mailhot, Services d’imagerie du Groupe de soutien des Forces canadiennes (Ottawa/Gatineau)
Members of HMCS HALIFAX’s Naval Boarding Party (NBP) ride a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to Federal German Ship (FGS) SPESSART as part of a boarding exercises between the two ships during Operation REASSURANCE on 4 May 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de l’équipe d’arraisonnement du NCSM HALIFAX se dirigent vers le navire de la République fédérale d’Allemagne (FGS) SPESSART à bord d’une embarcation pneumatique à coque rigide dans le cadre d’un exercice d’arraisonnement auquel participent les deux navires au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 mai 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
HMCS GOOSE BAY sails through Saglek Fjord, Labrador, Canada in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation NANOOK on August 8th, 2022.
Photo by: Cpl Kuzma, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le NCSM GOOSE BAY traverse le fjord Saglek, dans l’océan Atlantique, au Labrador (Canada), au cours de l’opération NANOOK, le 8 août 2022.
Photo : Cpl Kuzma, Forces armées canadiennes
Thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs, cash, and a suspected firearm have been recovered during raids across Manchester this morning.
At around 5am this morning (Thursday 25 March) Officers from GMP's City of Manchester Division, the Intelligence development Unit, Op Challenger and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, executed warrants as part of Operation Apostle, at five addresses across the city.
During the Operation, five men, aged between 23 and 59 were arrested on suspicion of drugs and firearms offences, and money laundering, and remain in custody for questioning.
During searches of the properties, Class A drugs were recovered believed to be worth around £10,000, along with £2000 worth of cash, and a suspected firearm.
This morning's activity forms part of an investigation into organised crime, possession of firearms and drug dealing in the Hulme, Moss Side and Manchester area.
Chief Inspector John Harris of GMP's City of Manchester Division, said "The early morning police activity today has been the culmination of a great team effort. Over a period of time officers have been gathering intelligence and evidence, leading to the activity today where we have been able to continue to enforce, intervene and tackle organised crime in Hulme, Moss Side and the wider Manchester area.
Today we have been able to recover a potentially lethal weapon, a significant quantity of drugs, and an amount of cash. This is another positive step forward in our commitment to ensuring the community are kept safe and that the risk of harm is reduced.
“A lot of unseen work has gone into the preparation of today's activity to disrupt and dismantle organised criminal activity, and our investigations will continue. Officers often rely on the intelligence and information received from members of the community, so I would encourage anyone with any information or concern to contact the police, whether in person, by telephone on 0161 856 4428, online www.gmp.police.uk or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
A CF-18 Hornet taxis on the runway during Operation SPRING FORWARD in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories on April 9, 2014.
Photo: Cpl Kevin McMillan, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
Un CF18 Hornet roule sur la piste, le 9 avril 2014, à Yellowknife (Territoires du Nord-Ouest), pendant l’opération Spring Forward.
Photo : Cpl Kevin McMillan, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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Members of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS MONTREAL conduct a heavy maintenance inspection on the main rotor head of a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Strider, in the Mediterranean Sea on March 14, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord du NCSM MONTREAL effectuent l’inspection d’entretien majeure de la tête de rotor principal d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone, dont l’indicatif d’appel est Strider, dans la Méditerranée, le 14 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Members of the Combat Systems Engineering department load the Phalanx CIWS (sea-wiz) after departing Catania, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE on February 21, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du Service du génie des systèmes de combat chargent le système de défense rapproché (CISW) Phalanx (sea-wiz) après leur départ de Catane, en Italie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 21 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Police in Bury have arrested nine people following drugs warrants in the east area of the town this morning (13/6/12).
Dozens of officers were involved in the raids, including specialist officers from GMP’s tactical aid and dogs units, as well as divisional and neighbourhood officers.
The raids were watched by several members of the community and councillors, who were invited along so they could witness first-hand how police are putting a stop to drugs activity in their neighbourhood.
Drugs workers were also available throughout the day to offer services to any prisoners that currently use drugs and who may want help to stop.
The warrants were carried out following months of intelligence gathering, after officers received reports of drug dealing in and around the Manchester Road Park area.
Chief Superintendent Jon Rush, divisional commander at Bury said: “Today’s arrests are just the start of a new ongoing operation to tackle the sale and supply of drugs across our borough.
“Drugs are a major driving force behind many other crimes such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime, and that is why cracking down on those involved in this industry is a big priority for police in Bury.
"Today’s strikes have taken weeks of planning and will have caused significant disruption to the users and suppliers of illegal drugs in Bury.
With the public’s help, this work will continue.
“Let today be a warning to anyone involved in drug dealing in Bury that not only will you end up behind bars, but through Proceeds of Crime Act legislation, you will also end up out of pocket."
Anyone with information about those involved in drug-related activity in their area should call police at Bury, in confidence if needed, on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger
Dawn raids saw seven people arrested as part of a crackdown on the supply of drugs in Bury.
This morning (Thursday 6 June 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at properties across five addresses in the Heywood and Bury areas.
The warrants were part of Operation Ballerina – set up by GMP to target those believed to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs across Bury.
Four men – aged 26, 65, 58, 22 and 34 – and one woman – aged 28 - have all been arrested on suspicion of supply of Class A drugs.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs.
Officers seized a substantial amount of class B drugs across the properties.
Superintendent Paul Walker, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “We absolutely do not tolerate the supply of drugs, and we will continue to take action if there is any suspicion of offences being committed in Greater Manchester.
“Thanks to the speedy actions of officers this morning, a significant amount of drugs destined for our streets have been seized.
“Operation Ballerina is very much ongoing, and we are continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs across Bury and the wider region.
"Our most powerful tool in the fight against drugs is the information we receive from the community. If you suspect drugs are being used or cultivated in your area, we urge you to get in touch with the police as soon as you can."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9023, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Brigadier General Graham, Commander of the 3rd Canadian Division, Edmonton, talks with the troops in Drayton Valley, Alberta, on May 16, 2023, in support of Operation LENTUS 23.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Le brigadier-général Graham, commandant de la 3e Division du Canada (Edmonton), discute avec des militaires à Drayton Valley, en Alberta, le 16 mai 2023, au cours de l’opération LENTUS 23.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Master Sailor Joshua Mowatt, a Naval Combat Information Operator aboard HMCS CALGARY, monitors shipborne radars in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on June 14, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le matelot chef Joshua Mowatt, opérateur d’équipement d’informations de combat (Marine) à bord du NCSM CALGARY, surveille les radars de bord, lors d’opérations menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 14 juin 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes
Able Seaman Shelby Andrews, a Naval Combat Information Operator onboard Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) FREDERICTON, performs her duties in the operations room during on Operation REASSURANCE on February 6, 2016.
Photo: Corporal Anthony Chand, Formation Imaging Services
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La matelot de 2e classe Shelby Andrews, opératrice d’équipement d’information de combat (marine) à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) FREDERICTON, exerce ses fonctions dans la salle des opérations au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 6 février 2016.
Photo : Caporal Anthony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation
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A CH-147F Chinook helicopter flight engineer from Task Force-Mali prepares to depart for Amakoulodji range with force protection members as part of a long range shooting exercise in Gao, Mali during Operation PRESENCE-Mali on April 11, 2019.
Photo: Corporal François Charest, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (430 Tac Hel Sqn)
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Sailor S2 Brittany Wiseman makes a pipe to the crew of HMCS MONCTON while sailing to Bermuda for Operation PROJECTION on January 21, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La matelot de 2e classe (Mat 2) Brittany Wiseman lance un appel à l’équipage du NCSM MONCTON alors que le navire se dirige vers les Bermudes en vue de participer à l’opération PROJECTION, le 21 janvier 2022.
Photo : Caporale Jaclyn Buell, Forces armées canadiennes
Air Weapons Systems technicians secure a precision guided munition onto the bomb rack of a CF-18 Hornet in preparation for the next mission during Operation IMPACT on January 13, 2015 near Camp Patrice Vincent, Kuwait.
Photo: OP Impact, DND
Des techniciens en systèmes d’armement aérien placent une munition à guidage de précision sur le lance-bombes d’un CF18 Hornet en vue de la prochaine mission à exécuter dans le cadre de l’opération Impact, le 13 janvier 2015, près du camp Patrice-Vincent, au Koweït.
Photo : Op Impact, MDN
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Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander Maritime Time Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic, addresses the crowd as HMCS HALIFAX sets sail to join HMCS MONTREAL for Operation REASSURANCE, as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG 1) in support of NATO assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe on 19 March 2022.
Please credit: Mona Ghiz, MARLANT Public Affairs, DND
A Canadian Armed Forces sniper looks through his scope while participating in Exercise Without Warning in the training area of Glebokie, Poland on December 17, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE
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Un tireur d’élite des Forces armées canadiennes regarde à travers sa lunette de visée au cours de l’exercice Without Warning dans le secteur d’entraînement de Glebokie, en Pologne, le 17 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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Canadian Armed Forces members stand up a camp in Resolute, Nunavut during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT on 5 March 2020.
Please credit: Cpl Tori Lake, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes installent un campement à Resolute, au Nunavut, au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, le 5 mars 2020.
Photo : Cpl Tori Lake, Forces armées canadiennes
Petty Officer 1st Class Denis Bergeron surveys the shoreline of the Saint Lawrence River at the Park de l'ile Saint-Quentin in Trois-Rivières, Quebec during Operation LENTUS 2017 on May 9, 2017.
Photo: Cpl Nathan Moulton, Valcariter Imaging Services
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Le maître de 1re classe Denis Bergeron scrute le rivage du fleuve St Laurent au parc de l'île Saint-Quentin à Trois-Rivières, au Québec, au cours de l’opération LENTUS 2017, le 9 mai 2017.
Photo : Cpl Nathan Moulton, Services d’imagerie de Valcartier
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Sailor 2nd Class Reilly Ward, a Steward aboard HMCS MONTREAL, relays communications to the bridge while coming alongside Catania, Italy during Operation REASSURANCE on March 4, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Corporal Conrad Walls (left) and Master Corporal Nicholas Flipsen (right) from HMCS REGINA conduct drills with French Navy NH90 helicopter from NATO Task Force 473 during Operation ARTEMIS in the Pacific Ocean on April 23, 2019.
Photo: Corporal Stuart Evans, BORDEN Imaging Services
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Three people have been arrested following dawn raids aimed at disrupting the supply of drugs and the criminal exploitation of vulnerable adults in Manchester.
Shortly after 6am this morning (Friday 15 March) officers executed search warrants at six addresses in the Beswick area of Manchester.
Three men, two aged 18 and one aged 22 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and engaging in human trafficking for the purpose of criminal exploitation.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Fosbury, an ongoing investigation being led by the City of Manchester Complex Safeguarding Hub into the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children within the Beswick area.
The new multi-agency team* which includes specialist detectives from GMP, has been established to combat the increasing risk of vulnerable people, particularly young people, being sexually and criminally exploited.
Detective Inspector Andy Buckthorpe from GMP’s Complex Safeguarding hub said: “Our aim is to target and disrupt those individuals who seek to exploit children and vulnerable adults and we will take every opportunity to target and prosecute offenders.
“This particular investigation focuses on helping vulnerable people who we believe have been exploited and forced to drug deals in other areas of the UK in what is widely known as ‘County Lines’ offending.
“As a result of the investigation, we have been able to identify a number of vulnerable people within the Manchester area who have been exploited in the most horrendous way by organised criminals and they will now receive bespoke multi-agency support.”
Criminal exploitation or ‘Trapped’ as it is referred to across Greater Manchester is a form of criminal exploitation that sees offenders use children or vulnerable people for the purposes of selling drugs.
They could be trafficked around the local area, or taken to areas with no obvious links or connections and this often involves the victim being subjected to deception, intimidation, violence, financial exploitation and grooming.
Are you being made to commit crime on behalf of someone else? Are you fearful for yourself or your family’s safety? Find out more at: www.programmechallenger.co.uk/Trapped
Anyone with concerns either about themselves or somebody else can contact the police via the LiveChat facility on the GMP website or 101 in a non-emergency situation.
You can also report details anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Always dial 999 when there is an emergency or an immediate threat to life.
A Naval Warfare Officer watches from the sweep deck of HMCS SUMMERSIDE as they depart Miami, Florida during Operation CARIBBE, December 2, 2020.
Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer
Un officier de guerre navale monte la garde depuis le pont de dragage du NCSM SUMMERSIDE au départ de Miami, en Floride, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 2 décembre 2020.
Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques
HMCS MONTREAL conducts an emergency flying station exercise while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea, on March 23, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un exercice au poste d’envol d’urgence se déroule à bord du NCSM MONTREAL lors son déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans la Méditerranée, le 23 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Greater Manchester Police have today, Thursday 15 March 2012, made arrests following the murder of a man in Rochdale.
In the early hours of this morning 22 warrants were executed at addresses in Moston, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Davyhulme, Urmston, Newton Heath, Blackley, Harpurhey, Beswick, Bolton and Hyde.
Eight men aged between 20 and 30 were arrested on suspicion of murder and violent disorder.
At about 2.40am on Sunday 25 December 2011, police were called to Sinclair's Bar on Drake Street, Rochdale, following reports of a large disturbance.
Officers attended and discovered a man had been stabbed.
John Lee Barrett, 31, was taken to hospital but died, Tuesday 27 December 2011.
A post mortem examination concluded he died from a stab wound to the back.
It is also believed he had been hit over the head with a glass or bottle.
Chief Superintendent John O'Hare said: "By conducting this operation, we have sent out a firm message to those who think they can travel across Greater Manchester and commit crime in other areas that we will catch up with them.
"We have demonstrated that if you commit crime as part of a pack, you will be arrested and dealt with as a pack.
"I would also reassure residents within the local communities that there will be an extra police presence in their area and if anyone has any concerns, please speak to your local officer.
"We are working very hard to ensure their neighbourhoods are safer and we will not tolerate offenders who think they can get away with their actions and break the law."
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Jackson from the Major Incident Team said "The warrants have been part of a lengthy and complicated investigation.
Hours of CCTV have been studied and the club has been forensically examined by a team of highly experienced officers.
"However, despite these warrants, the investigation is still ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who was at Sinclair's Bar on the night of the attack.
"We have interviewed a number of people who have helped us piece together what may have happened in the early hours of Christmas Day but I would still urge others who we haven't spoken with to get in touch - your information could be vital.
"I would urge anyone who may have information about what happened that night to contact police on 0161 856 3691 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The information you supply will be treated with the strictest of confidence."
For information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Operation Florin targeted people suspected of mortgage fraud and money laundering in Rochdale.
These raids are the result of an intelligence-led operation, code named Operation Florin, aimed at people buying properties with false documents and money made from criminal activities.
Warrants were executed at addresses in the Milnrow and Cutgate areas just after 7am this morning, Wednesday 17 November 2010.
Two men and three women have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.
Officers from the Rochdale division carried out the raids with the support of force resources such as Tactical Aid Units and those in custody will be interviewed by officers from the Pennine Neighbourhood Policing Team while the houses are searched.
Operation Florin was launched after officers found up to a quarter of a million pounds worth of cannabis during a raid at a house on Higher Calderbrook Road, Littleborough on 21 April 2010.
Officers then began an investigation into the ownership of that and other properties in Rochdale and Manchester.
Sergeant Karl Ward, from Pennine Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Today is the culmination of months of hard work by the NPT and our financial investigator and proves that when we find drugs, our work does not stop there.
"When we found the cannabis plants and stopped those drugs from getting on to the streets of Greater Manchester, it was a good result but we were not satisfied to let it rest there and decided to look at every aspect behind it such as the ownership of the house involved.
"We will always try to tackle drug dealers as they cause misery on a number of levels - to those using drugs, to the community that has to put up with the antisocial behaviour and intimidation that goes with it and those who suffer the burglaries and robberies that fund addictions.
"However, today shows that it can go much deeper. We are in a recession and honest residents are already struggling to make ends meet.
"Criminals who buy property with ill-gotten gains and false documents can affect house prices in the area and damage the firms they borrow from with their perilous financial position, only adding to the problems of law-abiding people who are already struggling."
The Pennine Neighbourhood Policing Team (Littleborough Lakeside, Wardle and West Littleborough, Smallbridge and Firgrove and Milnrow and Newhey) can be contacted on 0161 856 4556 / pennineparnership@gmp.police.uk
Anyone who is concerned about drug dealing and its associated criminal activity in their area should ring Greater Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Commander Matthew Mitchell, Commanding Officer of HMCS FREDERICTON, communicates with the Operations Room Officer ahead of a gunnery exercise as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 on 10 June 2023 while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Le capitaine de frégate Matthew Mitchell, commandant du NCSM FREDERICTON, communique avec l’officier de la salle des opérations avant un exercice de tir au canon dans le cadre de l’exercice FLOTEX-23 dirigé par la marine espagnole, le 10 juin 2023, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes
Some people never learn. Despite the warning given to these two kids about walking that close to the tracks, they continued Westbound down the NWP towards Downtown Santa Rosa, CA. This is one reason why the railroad has the "Operation LifeSaver" train and classes.
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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann visits with CAF members deployed on Operation UNIFIER in the southeast of England on June 29, 2023, during Operation UNIFIER.
Photo: Master Sailor Valerie LeClair, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Light Green = Slope. Grey line shows if the slope is straight, curves in, or out. Low side is by the road or outside of map.
Dark Green = basic baseplate with a few rocks, patches of raised green, grass.
Tan = Road plate.
Black lines subdivide sections around roads.
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Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornets are refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron on October 30, 2014, over Iraq during the first combat mission in the area of operations, supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston
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Des aéronefs CF188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne sont ravitaillés en vol au dessus de l’Irak par un appareil KC135 Stratotanker assigné au 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, le 30 octobre 2014, au cours de la première mission de combat dans la zone d’opérations, à l’appui de l’opération Inherent Resolve.
Photo de la Force aérienne des États Unis prise par le sergent d’état major Perry Aston
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HMCS FREDERICTON fires its Bofors 57 mm rapid-fire gun during a gunnery exercise as part of the Spanish Navy Exercise FLOTEX-23 on 10 June 2023 while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Le canon Bofors à tir rapide de 57 mm du NCSM REDERICTON est utilisé lors d’un exercice de tir au canon dans le cadre de l’exercice FLOTEX-23 dirigé par la marine espagnole le 10 juin 2023, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes