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Operation Hansford by Greater Manchester Police

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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 REASSURANCE-MTF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

Operation Alloy by Greater Manchester Police

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Twenty people have been arrested following the latest phase of an operation to tackle the sale of stolen metal in Greater Manchester.

Earlier today, Wednesday 22 May 2013, Greater Manchester Police and British Transport Police executed a number of warrants at scrap metal dealers across the area as part of an intelligence-led Operation Alloy day of action.

Raids were executed at scrapyards in Rochdale, Bury, north Manchester, Oldham, Bolton and Salford.

The initiative also saw officers search the home addresses of those arrested as well as a number of partner agencies assist in the search of recycling yards and the recovery of potentially stolen metal.

Superintendent Craig Thompson, who leads Greater Manchester Police's Operation Alloy team, said: "Since Operation Alloy was launched more than two years ago, we have made huge inroads into tackling metal theft.

"However, despite a sharp drop in incidents of metal theft, we know there is still a culture that exists among thieves who believe they can off-load stolen metal onto scrapyards.

"Any scrapyard dealer who knowingly accepts stolen goods or pays cash for metal is propagating this cycle of criminality, creating a market for thieves for prosper, and that is exactly why we have taken this action today. If a burglar knows he can sell stolen metal to a rogue dealer, it will entice them into committing offences that can cause real hardship to businesses and victims.

"For example, if a pensioner has her boiler stolen in winter they will be unable to heat their home which could put their life in danger. We also know of businesses that have been forced to shell out hundreds of thousands of pounds to pay for repairs as a direct result of metal thieves. The knock-on effect of that is to put people's jobs on the line as businesses struggle to fund those repairs, so the human cost of what these rogue dealers are doing should not be underestimated.

"It is important to stress that of the 70 scrapyards across Greater Manchester, the vast majority have worked hand-in-hand with police and are fully compliant with all the legislation. They have helped us to create a hostile environment that has made it very difficult for thieves to off-load stolen metal.

"What today is all about is targeting those rogue dealers who are suspected of lining their own pockets and making huge swathes of cash by knowingly selling stolen metal. In terms of officer numbers and the sheer scale of the investigation, this is the biggest operation ourselves and British Transport Police have run which shows our determination to tackling metal theft."

When Operation Alloy was originally launched in August 2011 the region was recording up to 900 incidents of metal theft per month, a number which has now been reduced to about 200 per month.

T/Chief Superintendent Pete Mason, BTP's North West Area Commander, said: "Today's warrants are the culmination of a year-long joint investigation into the trade in stolen metal across Greater Manchester.

"Metal theft is a serious issue which has a major impact on the lives of those living and working in Greater Manchester.

"Whether thieves target railway cable, power lines, electrical substations or lead from homes or business, the impact felt by communities is marked and causes not only disruption but also financial loss and potential risk of harm.

"Thankfully, during the past 12 months, there have been significant reductions in the number of thefts recorded - due, in part, to legislative change which has gone hand in hand with enforcement activity under Operation Alloy."

T/Chief Supt Mason added: "Unfortunately, despite this recent success, the issue has not gone away and some scrap metal recyclers are keeping the market for stolen metal alive by continuing to flout the law and purchase metal with a 'no questions asked' attitude.

"This has to stop and GMP and BTP, together with partner agencies across the region, will continue to work together to take action against both thieves and unscrupulous scrap metal dealers."

Steve Cox, future network manager for Electricity North West, the company which owns and maintains the regional power network, said: "We have been working closely with Greater Manchester Police and British Transport Police and today's successful day of action highlights our commitment to crack down on this very serious crime.

"Metal theft not only affects us, your network operator, but also communities and residents, who could be left without power in their homes.

"These thieves, who are breaking into our substations or stealing from our overhead lines, are putting themselves and others in great danger and it causes thousands of pounds worth of damage.

"We are investing a lot of money and resources into putting a stop to metal theft in our region once and for all, but we would still urge people to get in touch if they hear or see anything suspicious."

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

www.gmp.police.uk

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

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

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

Operation Track Sweep by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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"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

Operation REASSURANCE - Poland by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

Operation NANOOK 22 by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

Operation Alloy by Greater Manchester Police

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Chief Inspector Clara Williams leads the operation.

Raids at scrap metal premises across Wigan borough yesterday resulted in copper and lead worth tens of thousands of pounds being seized.

As part of Operation Alloy, four sites were visited by police, the Health and Safety Executive, trading standards officials from Wigan and Salford and asset recovery teams from United Utilities, Electricity North West, Virgin Media and BT Openreach.

Electricity North West recovered cabling and copper conductors worth over £3,000 and BT Openreach seized cable worth around £1,000.

Virgin Media found over 4,000 metres of lead and copper cabling, 160 metres of fibre-optic cabling that could supply around 10,000 properties with a broadband, phone and TV connection, and a similar length of cable used for business telephony systems. The company also seized four batteries used to supply power to temporary traffic lights and telephone junction boxes.

In addition, police arrested two people on suspicion of theft after carrying out roadside checks using automatic number plate recognition equipment.

Chief Inspector Clara Williams of Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan Division said: “Metal theft is not a victimless crime, and we have recently seen an increase in this type of offence corresponding with the increased value of metal. An investigation into who has sold this property to scrap dealers is now underway, and we will prosecute anyone thought to be involved.”

In you have information please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.

For information more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

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Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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HMCS YELLOWKNIFE leaves Huatulco, Mexico during Operation CARIBBE, March 7, 2022.

Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le NCSM YELLOWKNIFE quitte Huatulco, au Mexique, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 7 mars 2022.

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

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Private Billy Roberge leads several Canadian parachutists to the helicopter landing area during a parachute training exercise at Gora Zary Airport in Miedzybrodzie, Poland on July 28, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Valcartier Imagery Section

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Le soldat Billy Roberge guide plusieurs parachutistes canadiens vers l’aire d’atterrissage des hélicoptères lors d’une instruction de parachutisme à l’aéroport de Gora Zary, à Miedzybrodzie, en Pologne, le 28 juillet 2015, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.

Photo: Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de Valcartier

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Operation Ceramic by Greater Manchester Police

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At 6am this morning (21 October) 11 warrants were carried out across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Stafford as part of 'Operation Ceramic', a large scale investigation into the supply of Class A drugs by organised crime groups across the North West and Midlands.

GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Unit were supported by officers from GMPs City of Manchester district, the National Crime Agency, Cheshire Constabulary and West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Following the dawn raids, seven people were arrested.

Detective Inspector Phil Kennedy, of GMPs Serious and Organised Crime Group said: "We've had a fantastic result this morning. These warrants have been executed following a meticulous investigation incorporating months of hard work by ourselves and our partner agencies to begin to break apart these organised crime groups that bring misery to our local communities.

"This investigation shows the dedication we have to cracking down on drug related activity and to anyone who is involved in this type of crime, we will catch up with you and you will be brought to justice.

"Drugs blight communities and we're committed to ensuring those responsible for the movement of drugs are identified.

"Although we have made these arrests our investigation continues and I would encourage anyone who has information on the supply of drugs, or anyone who has witnessed suspicious behaviour in their communities to please get in touch with police."

Anyone with information into the supply or distribution of drugs in Manchester can contact police on 101.

Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Airborne Operation by U.S. Army Europe

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U.S. Army Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, perform a joint force Airborne operation, during the exercise Saber Guardian, Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, Jul 17, 2017. Saber Guardian 17 is an annual, multi-national exercise that aims to assure our Allies and partners of the enduring U.S. commitment to the collective defense and prosperity of the Black Sea region. (Photo by SPC Aaron Bratcher)

Operation CARIBBE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Her Majesty's Canadian Ship FREDERICTON conducts a liquid replenishment at sea with German supply ship FGS SPESSART during Operation REASSURANCE on March 2, 2015.

Photo: Maritime Task Force - OP Reassurance, DND

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Le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté FREDERICTON effectue un ravitaillement de liquide en mer avec le navire de soutien allemand FGS SPESSART lors de l’opération Reassurance, le 2 mars 2015.

Photo : Force opérationnelle maritime – Op Reassurance, MDN

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Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

Royal Canadian Air Force members, that are part of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS MONTREAL prepare to arm a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter with an MK.46 Torpedo during Operation REASSURANCE on April 29, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres de l’Aviation royale canadienne faisant partie du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord du NCSM MONTREAL s’apprêtent à installer une torpille MK.46 sur un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 avril 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation UNIFIER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Canadian Joint Operations Command Commander Lieutenant General Coates interacts with the key leadership of Joint Task Force - Ukraine and answers questions from the troops currently deployed on Operation UNIFIER, Roto 10, via video teleconference.

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

Le lieutenant général Coates, commandant du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada, s’entretient avec les principaux dirigeants de la Force opérationnelle interarmées - Ukraine et répond aux questions des militaires actuellement en déploiement au sein de la roto 10 de l’opération UNIFIER, par vidéoconférence.

Photo : Avr Melissa Gloude, technicienne en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes

Operation VECTOR by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) receives its first shipment of Health Canada approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, at Garrison Petawawa, December 30, 2020.

Credit: MCpl Geneviève Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) reçoivent leurs premiers lots de vaccins de Moderna contre la COVID-19 approuvés par Santé Canada, à la garnison Petawawa, le 30 décembre 2020.

Photo : Cplc Geneviève Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation REASSURANCE-MTF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

170624-N-TH560-583 by U.S. Pacific Fleet

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CORAL SEA (June 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released)

Operation REASSURANCE-MTF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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From left to right; Federal German Ship (FGS) Mecklenburg-Vorpmmern, His Netherlands Majesty’s Ship (HNLMS) Karel Doorman, FGS SPESSART, HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën and Navio da República Portuguesa (Ship of the Portuguese Republic) (NRP) Corte Real conduct a Personnel Awaiting Transfer (PAX) infront of HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 3 June 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett Canadian Armed Forces photo

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De gauche à droite : le navire de la République fédérale d’Allemagne (FGS) Mecklenburg-Vorpmmern, le navire néerlandais de Sa Majesté (HNLMS) Karel Doorman, le FGS SPESSART, le HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën et le navire de la République portugaise (NRP) Corte Real effectuent un transfert de personnel en attente devant le NCSM HALIFAX au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 3 juin 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation Vulcan - Cheetham Hill by Greater Manchester Police

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

Operation REASSURANCE by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Canadian Armed Forces members give cover fire while peeling back from an ambush during Exercise SILVER ARROW at Adazi Military Training Area in Kadaga, Latvia on September 25, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Land Task Force Imagery, OP REASSURANCE

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes effectuent des tirs de couverture tout en se détachant d’une embuscade, au cours de l’exercice SILVER ARROW, dans la zone d’entraînement militaire d’Adazi, à Kadaga, en Lettonie, le 25 septembre 2015, dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.

Photo : Caporal Nathan Moulton, Service d’imagerie de la Force opérationnelle terrestre, Op REASSURANCE

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Operation Track Sweep by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

"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

Operation Track Sweep by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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"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

Operation NANOOK by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Sub-Lieutenant Nicholas Lucciola (left) aboard HMCS HARRY DEWOLF, gives a tour to community members of Pond Inlet, Nunavut, during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, August 20, 2021.

Photo by: Corporal Simon Arcand, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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L’enseigne de vaisseau de 1re classe Nicholas Lucciola (à gauche) fait visiter le NCSM HARRY DEWOLF aux membres de la communauté de Pond Inlet, au Nunavut, au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, le 20 août 2021.

Photo : Caporal Simon Arcand, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation PROJECTION by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Sailor First Class Steven Andrews, a boatswain onboard HMCS MONTREAL, fires a line throwing gun (LTG) towards United States Naval Ship (USNS) TIPPECANOE as part of a liquid Replenishment at Sea (RAS) while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE as part of Operation PROJECTION on 25 July 2023.

Photo by: Cpl Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Le matelot de 1re classe Steven Andrews, manœuvrier à bord du NCSM MONTREAL, lance un câble vers le navire militaire américain (USNS) TIPPECANOE à l’aide d’un pistolet lance-amarre lors d’un ravitaillement en mer au cours de l’exercice TALISMAN SABRE, dans le cadre de l’opération PROJECTION, le 25 juillet 2023.

Photo : Cpl Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Operation PROJECTION by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

171115-N-GP724-1134 by U.S. Pacific Fleet

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171115-N-GP724-1134 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113, and an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Perlman/Released)

Operation LASER by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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

Operation PROJECTION by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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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

Operation Rescind 2 by Greater Manchester Police

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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.

www.gmp.police.uk

Operation REASSURANCE - ATF by Combat Camera / Caméra de combat

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Royal Canadian Air Force pilots conduct simulated attacks during an exercise at the Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) Air Base in Romania during Operation REASSURANCE, on 29 September 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Eric Chaput, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des pilotes de l’Aviation royale canadienne exécutent des attaques simulées lors d’un exercice à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) en Roumanie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 septembre 2022.

Photo : Caporal Eric Chaput, Forces armées canadiennes