Marine Technicians onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE change motor oil as part of weekly engineering maintenance during Operation CARIBBE, March 4, 2022.

Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des techniciens de marine à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE effectuent une vidange d’huile à moteur dans le cadre des travaux d’entretien technique hebdomadaires, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 4 mars 2022.

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

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

Colonel James L’Heureux, Joint Task Force IMPACT – Task Force Central Deputy Commander (right), welcomes Lieutenant-General Paul Calvert, incoming Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Commanding General (left) at Camp Canada, Kuwait, on August 29, 2020.

Please credit: Sailor Third Class Melissa Gonzalez

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Le Colonel James L'Heureux, commandant adjoint de la Force opérationnelle interarmées – IMPACT et de la Force opérationnelle Centrale (à droite), accueille le Lieutenant-général Paul Calvert, nouveau commandant de la Force opérationnelle interarmées combinée - Opération Inherent Resolve (à gauche) au Camp Canada, au Koweït, le 29 août 2020.

Photo : Matelot de 3e classe Melissa Gonzalez

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Greater Manchester Police have today, Monday 19th of September, carried out a series of raids as part of Operation Azuma, a police investigation into burglaries in Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, Stockport and North Manchester.

The operation, which began with a large-scale briefing, saw officers visiting addresses in the early hours of the morning.

So far, 16 people have been arrested for a variety of suspected offences, including firearms offences, burglary, handling stolen property, conspiracy to commit burglary, theft of motor vehicles, possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply and cultivating cannabis.

During the searches, officers recovered up to £150,000 worth of stolen cars taken during burglaries, a pistol and ammunition, Class A and B drugs, a cannabis farm and stolen property, some of which is suspected to have been taken during the disorder in Greater Manchester last month.

North Manchester Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson said: “This operation is an example of our continued fight to reduce burglary right across Greater Manchester.

“Burglars who target people’s homes remain very much at the top of our list of priorities, as we see first-hand the untold misery and distress they cause. We are intent on finding all of those who are committing burglary and hopefully the arrests made today, will have an impact on the amount of burglaries taking place across Greater Manchester.

“This is only the first wave of raids, and those involved in burglary or trading stolen goods should beware, because the next door we come through may be yours.”

"We will continue to listen to and support our local residents and will aim to keep people informed of the work we are doing where they live. Members of the community can also contact their neighbourhood policing teams by phone, email or by arranging to visit their local officers.”

Anyone with information about burglary should call their local neighbourhood policing team or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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

www.gmp.police.uk

Today (Thursday 20 2017) GMP and Derbyshire officers searched five homes in Brinnington and Reddish as part of a crackdown on burglaries in the borough.

Code-named Operation Stymie, the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation into more than 50 burglaries across Stockport and Derbyshire including Marple, Bramhall and Glossop.

It is estimated in excess of £500,000 worth of property, particularly high value cars, has been stolen in the past six months.

The investigation has been carried out by Challenger officers who are dedicated to targeting organised crime in Greater Manchester.

Detective Inspector Chris Flint, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “Over the past six months we have had a dedicated team trawling through intelligence and information about burglaries in Stockport, working hard to catch the culprits.

“Residents were concerned and we understand that crimes like this are an invasion in to your private life and can make people feel scared in their home.

“I want to stress that it is not okay and will never be tolerated by us. I hope people see we listened to those concerns and have acted on them.

“This investigation does not stop here and we will continue to tackle groups who cause misery to innocent people.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.”

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.

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Manuel Santiago Alvarado; Wilfredo Santiago Ríos; José D. Cordero San Miguel; Orlando Jimenez Torres; Wilfredo Cancel García; Roberto Rodríguez Cruz; José M. Colón Martínez; and Camilo Sánchez Rodríguez, All American Airlines Employees, Arrested in Drug Smuggling

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

Early morning raids saw four arrested as officers executed several drug warrants across Tameside.

Today (Wednesday 19 June 2019) warrants were executed across seven addresses as part of a crackdown on the supply of Class A and B drugs – codenamed Operation Leporine.

Following today’s action, two men – aged 21 and 27 – and two women – aged 21 and 52 - have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.

Sergeant Stephanie O’Brien, of GMP’s Tameside district, said: “At present we have four people in custody and as part of this morning’s operation we have been able to seize a significant quantity of drugs.

“I would like to thank the team here in Tameside who, as part of Operation Leporine, have worked tirelessly in order to bring a sophisticated and audacious group of offenders to justice.

“The supply of illegal drugs blights communities and destroys people’s livelihoods; and I hope that today’s very direct and visible action demonstrates to the local community that we are doing all that we to make the streets of Tameside a safer place.

“It will remain a top priority for us to continue to tackle the influx of drugs in the area, however we cannot do this alone and I would appeal directly to the community and those most affected to please come forward with any information that could assist us in what continues to be an ongoing operation.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or alternatively reports can be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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.

Canadian Armed Forces Traffic Technicians with Canadian Joint Operations Command load special freezers onto aircraft pallets near the Ottawa Airport on 12 December 2020.The mission was part of Operation VECTOR; the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to the Government of Canada COVID-19 vaccine distribution and delivery efforts.

Please credit: Cpl Matthew Tower, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des techniciens des mouvements du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada des Forces armées canadiennes chargent des congélateurs spéciaux sur des palettes de fret aérien près de l’aéroport d’Ottawa, le 12 décembre 2020. Cette mission a été menée dans le cadre de l’opération VECTOR, la contribution des FAC aux efforts de distribution et d’acheminent du vaccin contre la COVID-19 du gouvernement du Canada.

Photo : Cpl Matthew Tower, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes

Corporal Olivier St-Georges-Chicoine signals a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet during start-up at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base during Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force - Romania on November 19, 2021.

Please credit: Aviator Avery Philpott, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le caporal Olivier St-Georges-Chicoine, affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne de l’opération REASSURANCE – Roumanie, communique par signaux avec le pilote d’un chasseur CF-188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne lors du démarrage, à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu, le 19 novembre 2021.

Photo : Aviateur Avery Philpott, Forces armées canadiennes

A Royal Canadian Navy member aboard HMCS MONTREAL partakes in live-fire training with the Sig Sauer P226, during Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea on February 26, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne à bord du NCSM MONTREAL participe à un entraînement de tir réel avec un pistolet Sig Sauer P226, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans la Méditerranée, le 26 février 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

TweThirty 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.

nty eight (28) 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 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.

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.

Canadian parachutists board a W3 Falcon helicopter from the loading area of a parachute training exercise organized by 6th Airborne Brigade of the Army of the Republic of Poland in Kalna, Poland, on July 29, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: Corporal Nathan Moulton, Valcartier Imagery Section

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Des parachutistes canadiens montent à bord d’un hélicoptère W3 Falcon dans la zone de chargement lors d’un exercice d’entraînement au parachutisme organisé par la 6e Brigade aéroportée des forces armées de la République de Pologne, à Kalna, en Pologne, le 29 juillet 2015, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.

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

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French and Chad military participate in a flag ceremony to commemorate the launch of Operation Barkhane.

Operation Barkhane is an anti-terrorist operation in Africa's Sahel region beginning in July 2014. It consists of a 3,000-strong French force, which will be permanent and headquartered in N’Djamena, Chad. The operation has been designed with five countries, and former French colonies, that span the Sahel: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. (U.S. Army Africa photos by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Martin S. Bonner)

To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil

Join the U.S. Army Africa conversation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArmyAfrica

Padre Krystal Sheremeta recites a prayer to the crew of HMCS FREDERICTON during a Remembrance Day ceremony on November 10, 2021 in the Baltic Sea.

Please credit: Cpl Laura Landry, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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L’aumônière Krystal Sheremeta récite une prière à l’équipage du NCSM FREDERICTON lors d’une cérémonie du jour du Souvenir, le 10 novembre 2021, dans la mer Baltique.

Photo : Cpl Laura Landry, Forces armées canadiennes

A crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour on the region’s transport network was launched on Monday 6 November.

The two-week initiative has been launched by the TravelSafe Partnership (TSP) and will see police and TravelSafe officers using a range of tactics to keep people safe on the region’s sprawling bus and tram networks, which cater for more than 240 million journeys each year.

Some of the activity during the fortnight long operation will include covert and high visibility TravelSafe officers on board public transport, as well as being deployed on the platforms and bus stations to deter and tackle criminality. The team will also execute warrants issued by court enforcement officials to retrieve unpaid fines.

Chief Inspector Tariq Butt, who leads the partnership for GMP said: “This operation shows our commitment to keeping people safe while using public transport across Greater Manchester. As well as working across the whole network, we will be using a drone to deter antisocial behaviour in Rochdale, and using the presence on public transport to support vulnerable people, such as those who are missing from home or at risk of criminal exploitation.

“We want this initiative to act as a message to our communities, commuters and those people committing crime and antisocial behaviour - we are taking the issue seriously and will see that justice is served against those offenders causing misery across the travel network.”

The partnership is made up of TravelSafe Officers (TSOs) (who are Security Industry Authority accredited), Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and police officers, all dedicated to patrolling the transport network including busses and trams.

The multiagency approach is designed to tackle and reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. It uses antisocial behaviour and crime data alongside intelligence from operators to allocate dedicated resources in areas where they are most needed.

The unit is split by four areas to cover the whole city region. By doing this the team are able to familiarise themselves with the areas they serve and work alongside other partners to get to tackle broader issues associated with antisocial behaviour in those areas.

Greater Manchester's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Beverley Hughes said: “Public safety is our top priority and that is why we are stepping up our patrols to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour on our travel network.

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.

United States Naval Ship (USNS) TIPPECANOE sends over the fuelling probe to HMCS MONTREAL as the two ships conduct a liquid Replenishment at Sea (RAS) while participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABRE while deployed on Operation PROJECTION on 25 July 2023.

Photo by: Cpl Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Le personnel du navire militaire américain (USNS) TIPPECANOE envoie la sonde de carburant vers le NCSM MONTREAL alors que les deux navires procèdent à un ravitaillement en mer au cours de l’exercice TALISMAN SABRE, lors de leur participation à l’opération PROJECTION, le 25 juillet 2023.

Photo : Cpl Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Today (Thursday 20 2017) GMP and Derbyshire officers searched five homes in Brinnington and Reddish as part of a crackdown on burglaries in the borough.

Code-named Operation Stymie, the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation into more than 50 burglaries across Stockport and Derbyshire including Marple, Bramhall and Glossop.

It is estimated in excess of £500,000 worth of property, particularly high value cars, has been stolen in the past six months.

The investigation has been carried out by Challenger officers who are dedicated to targeting organised crime in Greater Manchester.

Detective Inspector Chris Flint, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “Over the past six months we have had a dedicated team trawling through intelligence and information about burglaries in Stockport, working hard to catch the culprits.

“Residents were concerned and we understand that crimes like this are an invasion in to your private life and can make people feel scared in their home.

“I want to stress that it is not okay and will never be tolerated by us. I hope people see we listened to those concerns and have acted on them.

“This investigation does not stop here and we will continue to tackle groups who cause misery to innocent people.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.”

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.

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

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

A Boatswain aboard HMCS MONCTON stands watch as lookout for oncoming vessels, in the Caribbean Sea during Operation CARIBBE on February 24, 2021.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician

The Canadian Training Assistance Team - Lebanon assists members of the Lebanese Armed Forces with an inventory count of materials received from Canadian supply, September 9, 2020.

Please credit: MCpl J.W.S Houck, JTF-I – Public Affairs

L’Équipe canadienne d’aide à l’instruction – Liban aide les membres des forces armées libanaises à faire l’inventaire du matériel reçu du Canada, le 9 septembre 2020.

Photo : Cplc J.W.S Houck, Affaires publiques – FOI-I

Officers from Titan and Greater Manchester Police have taken part in raids targeting a £10 million pound money laundering operation.

Police executed warrants at a number of addresses in Cheetham Hill, Salford and Hale Barns, Altrincham, Openshaw, Bolton, Oldham and Sale in the early hours of Tuesday 2 November 2014.

Officers have seized high value cars including Porsches, a Range Rover and a Mercedes, alongside designer handbags and shoes, perfume and a significant amount of cash and laptops.

Seven men and two women aged between 27 and 50 have been arrested on suspicion of international money laundering and remain in police custody for questioning.

This morning’s raids have been part of an eight-month investigation into money laundering by organised crime groups across Europe by officers from Titan, the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Superintendent Jason Hudson, Titan’s head of operations said: "The coordinated arrests come as a result of an extensive and thorough eight month long investigation by my team.

“This investigation into money laundering that has a reach far wider than just Manchester, with criminal operations reaching as far as Paris, and we believe as much as £10 million may have been moved.”

“Along with our colleagues from Greater Manchester Police, HMRC, DWP and also the French Police, we have taken a significant step today in dismantling organised crime groups who are damaging communities with illegal money laundering, and the other crime this funds.

“We have seized a number of high-value cars today, which I hope will show the public that we will and do strip criminals of their assets.

“I send the message to people involved in this type of crime: your actions will eventually catch up with you and we will knock on your door.

"I would urge decent, law-abiding members of the community who have information about criminality where they live to share that information with their local police force or Crimestoppers so that positive action can be taken."

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.

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet takes off for the flight back to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base at the end of Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force - Romania on December 1, 2021.

Please credit: Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un CF-188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne décolle de la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu pour effectuer le vol de retour vers la 4e Escadre Cold Lake en Alberta, au Canada, à la fin des activités de la Force opérationnelle aérienne en Roumanie dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 1er décembre 2021.

Photo : Aviateur Avery Philpott, Services d’imagerie de la 4e Escadre, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of the Helicopter Air Detachment observe HMCS MONTREAL sail through the Mediterranean Sea from a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, call sign Strider, during Operation REASSURANCE on April 4, 2022.

Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des membres du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone dont l’indicatif d’appel est Strider observent le NCSM MONTREAL naviguer dans la Méditerranée, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 avril 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

The dive team from HMCS WINNIPEG conducts jumps from the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter to keep personnel trained and ready during Operation PROJECTION, in the Pacific Ocean on November 29, 2022.

Please credit: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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L’équipe de plongée du NCSM WINNIPEG effectue des sauts depuis un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone afin de maintenir le personnel formé et prêt à intervenir au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 29 novembre 2022.

Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes

Dawn raids saw three people arrested as part of an operation to tackle gun crime and urban street gangs across Manchester

This morning (Wednesday 15 January 2020) a team of officers executed warrants at three addresses in Moss side and Beswick.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Pallas, an investigation set up by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) and supported by Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Challenger into an organised crime group believed to be operating in Rusholme and other areas of central Manchester.

As part of the operation police have seized three firearms; a Brocock Revolver, a Smith and Wesson Magnum, a Walther P22 Self Loading Pistol and a large quantity of ammunition. Four stolen vehicles, cloned registration plates, drugs and bladed weapons were also recovered last year between April and August 2019.

Three men were arrested for conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life, a further four are also in custody for related offences.

Superintendent Mark Dexter of the city of Manchester district said: “I would like to thank staff from GMP and NWROCU who were involved in making these arrests today.

“We now have a total of seven people in custody due to the strenuous work of our officers and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

“I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Rusholme that we are fully committed to making the streets of Manchester a safer place by disrupting organised crime groups and any child criminal exploitation.For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk

To contact Greater Manchester Police for a less urgent matter or make a report online you can also visit www.gmp.police.uk.

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

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

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

Canadian Ranger Philip Tsannie of the of the Wollaston Lake Canadian Ranger Patrol clears the streets, parking lots and driveways in Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation on April 13, 2020 as part of the Patrol’s ongoing community support to COVID-19 relief efforts.

Photo Credit: Canadian Ranger Sergeant Jean Tsannie, Patrol Commander for the Wollaston Lake Canadian Ranger Patrol

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Le Ranger canadien Philip Tsannie de la Patrouille des Rangers canadiens de Wollaston Lake dégage les rues, les stationnements et les entrées dans la Première Nation de Hatchet Lake Denesuline le 13 avril 2020, dans le cadre des efforts d’assistance continue de la communauté face à la COVID-19.

Photo : Sergent Jean Tsannie des Rangers canadiens, commandant de patrouille de la Patrouille des Rangers canadiens Wollaston Lake

Dawn raids saw three people arrested as part of an operation to tackle gun crime and urban street gangs across Manchester

This morning (Wednesday 15 January 2020) a team of officers executed warrants at three addresses in Moss side and Beswick.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Pallas, an investigation set up by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) and supported by Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Challenger into an organised crime group believed to be operating in Rusholme and other areas of central Manchester.

As part of the operation police have seized three firearms; a Brocock Revolver, a Smith and Wesson Magnum, a Walther P22 Self Loading Pistol and a large quantity of ammunition. Four stolen vehicles, cloned registration plates, drugs and bladed weapons were also recovered last year between April and August 2019.

Three men were arrested for conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life, a further four are also in custody for related offences.

Superintendent Mark Dexter of the city of Manchester district said: “I would like to thank staff from GMP and NWROCU who were involved in making these arrests today.

“We now have a total of seven people in custody due to the strenuous work of our officers and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

“I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Rusholme that we are fully committed to making the streets of Manchester a safer place by disrupting organised crime groups and any child criminal exploitation.For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk

To contact Greater Manchester Police for a less urgent matter or make a report online you can also visit www.gmp.police.uk.

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

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

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

Canadian Armed Forces soldiers with enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia arrive at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia as the Battle Group conducts a Relief In Place on January 19, 2021.

Image by MCpl Stuart MacNeil, enhanced Forward Presence - Latvia Imagery Technician, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des soldats des Forces armées canadiennes affectés au groupement tactique de présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie arrivent dans le secteur d’entraînement du Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, lors d’une relève sur place, le 19 janvier 2021.

Photo : Cplc Stuart MacNeil, technicien en imagerie, présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie, Forces armées canadiennes

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

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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

Today (Thursday 20 2017) GMP and Derbyshire officers searched five homes in Brinnington and Reddish as part of a crackdown on burglaries in the borough.

Code-named Operation Stymie, the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation into more than 50 burglaries across Stockport and Derbyshire including Marple, Bramhall and Glossop.

It is estimated in excess of £500,000 worth of property, particularly high value cars, has been stolen in the past six months.

The investigation has been carried out by Challenger officers who are dedicated to targeting organised crime in Greater Manchester.

Detective Inspector Chris Flint, of GMP’s Stockport Borough, said: “Over the past six months we have had a dedicated team trawling through intelligence and information about burglaries in Stockport, working hard to catch the culprits.

“Residents were concerned and we understand that crimes like this are an invasion in to your private life and can make people feel scared in their home.

“I want to stress that it is not okay and will never be tolerated by us. I hope people see we listened to those concerns and have acted on them.

“This investigation does not stop here and we will continue to tackle groups who cause misery to innocent people.

“Please continue to report anything suspicious and help us stop people who are benefitting from crime.”

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.

Master Corporal Claude Houde, Aircraft Structural Technician from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron, conducts maintenance on a CF-188 Hornet at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania during Operation REASSURANCE on October 31 2018.

Photo: Cpl Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu

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Le caporal-chef Claude Houde, technicien en structures d'aéronef du 425e Escadron d'appui tactique effectue la maintenance du CF-188 Hornet à la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu, en Roumanie, dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE, l le 31 octobre 2018.

Photo : Cpl Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu

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Private Josh Thompson of the Wing Auxiliary Security Force controls access to the airfield for authorized personnel of Operation SPRING FORWARD in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories on April 9, 2014.

Photo: Cpl Kevin McMillan, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

Le soldat Josh Thompson, membre de la force auxiliaire de sécurité de l’escadre, contrôle l’accès à l’aérodrome réservé au personnel autorisé de l’opération Spring Forward, à Yellowknife (Territoires du Nord-Ouest), le 9 avril 2014.

Photo : Cpl Kevin McMillan, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

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French and Chad military participate in a flag ceremony to commemorate the launch of Operation Barkhane. Operation Barkhane is an anti-terrorist operation in Africa's Sahel region beginning in July 2014. It consists of a 3,000-strong French force, which will be permanent and headquartered in N’Djamena, Chad. The operation has been designed with five countries, and former French colonies, that span the Sahel: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. (U.S. Army Africa photos by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Martin S. Bonner)

To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at www.usaraf.army.mil

Join the U.S. Army Africa conversation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArmyAfrica

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 (June 2022) saw the operation take place in Bolton.

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

His Netherlands Majesty’s Ship (HNLMS) De Zeven Provinciën sails behind HMCS HALIFAX as a CH-148 Cyclone sits on the flight deck during flying stations as part of Operation REASSURANCE on 27 April 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le navire néerlandais de Sa Majesté (HNLMS) De Zeven Provinciën navigue derrière le NCSM HALIFAX alors qu’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone est stationné sur le pont d’envol pendant les opérations aux postes d’envol au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 27 avril 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of the New York National Guard are supporting the development of an alternative care site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, N.Y., as part of a multi-agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Captain Joe Nolan)

Sailor First Class Michael Moores, a Naval Combat Information Operator, leads a Tabata workout class aboard HMCS CALGARY, in the Indian Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, on June 24, 2021.

Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Le matelot de 1re classe Michael Moores, opérateur d’équipement d’informations de combat (Marine), donne un cours d’entraînement Tabata à bord du NCSM CALGARY, dans l’océan Indien, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 24 juin 2021.

Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Forces armées canadiennes

A .50 Caliber Browning Machine Gun sits on the upper deck of HMCS MONTREAL during their sail through the Mediterranean Sea on March 15, 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Une mitrailleuse Browning de calibre .50 se trouve sur le pont supérieur du NCSM MONTREAL, qui navigue dans la Méditerranée, le 15 mars 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

In the foreground, Sergeant Erica Oliver, from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and a member of 5 Combat Engineer Regiment at Valcartier is part of the Battle Group’s tug-of-war team.

Photo: Corporal Jonathan Barrette

En avant plan, le Sergent Erica Oliver, originaire du Cap Breton, Nouvelle Écosse, et membre du 5e Régiment du génie de combat à Valcartier, fait partie de l'équipe de souque-à-la-corde du groupement tactique.

Photo : Caporal Jonathan Barrette

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In preparation for boat manoeuvres, members of HMCS MONCTON close up to launch the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) in the Caribbean Sea during Operation CARIBBE on February 18, 2021.

Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces photo

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En pleine préparation pour l’exécution de manœuvres de bateau, des membres de l’équipage du NCSM Moncton sont sur le point de procéder à la mise à l’eau d’une embarcation gonflable à coque rigide (RHIB) dans la mer des Caraïbes durant l’opération CARIBBE, le 18 février 2021.

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Operation UNIFIER Combat Service Support (CSS) members give a demonstration of the Canadian Maintenance, Supply and Transport capacities to the Ukrainian observer-controller-trainers and CSS members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, November 16, 2020, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center, Ukraine.

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

Wednesday 6 October 2021 saw the last day of Operation Protector. The operation is run by Greater Manchester Police whenever the city hosts a major political conference.

This year saw the Conservative Party Conference take place at Manchester Central.

Greater Manchester Police were on hand to ensure the right to protest, maintain the security of the conference and allow the city to function normally.

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

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.

Mr. Ken Rawlins, Chief Executive Officer of Holland Christian Homes gives a thank you speech to the military medical personnel from 4 Canadian Forces Health Services Group and the Canadian Armed Forces members that comprise Territorial Battle Group 1, for the work they have been doing to help the staff and residents of Holland Christian Homes in Brampton, Ontario during Operation LASER, on 9 May 2020.

Corporal Justin Dreimanis, 4th Canadian Division Headquarters Public Affairs

M. Ken Rawlins, directeur général du Holland Christian Homes, remercie le personnel médical militaire du 4e Groupe des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes et les membres des Forces armées canadiennes du 1er Groupement tactique territorial pour le travail qu’ils accomplissent afin d’aider le personnel et les résidents du Holland Christian Homes, à Brampton, en Ontario, au cours de l’opération LASER, le 9 mai 2020.

Caporal Justin Dreimanis, Affaires publiques, Quartier général de la 4e Division du Canada