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Members of Oscar Company Group, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment conduct house clearing training with the Polish Army during Operation REASSURANCE on November 17, 2014.
Photo: Land Task Force — OP Reassurance, DND
Des membres de la Compagnie Oscar du 3e Bataillon du Royal Canadian Regiment participent à un entraînement de nettoyage de maisons avec l’armée polonaise dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 17 novembre 2014.
Photo : Force opérationnelle terrestre — Opération Reassurance, MDN
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While at anchor in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship MONCTON is used as a staging point for the Royal 22e Régiment during Operation NANOOK on August 26, 2016.
Photo: Petty Officer Second Class Belinda Groves, Task Force Image Technician
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Ancré à Rankin Inlet, au Nunavut, le Navire canadien de Sa Majesté MONCTON est utilisé comme point de rassemblement pour le Royal 22e Régiment au cours de l’opération NANOOK, le 26 août 2016.
Photo : Maître de 2e classe Class Belinda Groves, technicienne en imagerie de la Force opérationnelle
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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
U.S. Marshals Service alongside partner federal agencies and local law enforcement conduct enforcement operations focusing on state and local felony cases of homicide, sexual assault, robbery and assault during Operation North Star (ONS) in Houston, Texas. On May 27, 2022, USMS Director Ronald L. Davis announced the launch of ONS, a month-long National Enforcement Initiative in June aimed at combating violent crime in ten cities: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Memphis, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., which have a significant rate of homicides and shootings. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)
A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter call sign Strider, takes off from HMCS MONTREAL for flight operation training during Operation REASSURANCE in the Mediterranean Sea on February 13, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un hélicoptère Cyclone CH-148 (indicatif d’appel Strider) décolle du NCSM Montréal sur la mer Méditerranée pour l’instruction sur les opérations aériennes dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE le 13 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
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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Dawn raids saw six people arrested by police as part of an investigation into gas explosion cash machine attacks.
A further person was arrested for unrelated drug offences.
This morning (Wednesday 26 June 2019) officers executed warrants at nine addresses as part of Operation Benson – launched in response to incidents involving the theft of money from ATMs.
Warrants were executed by GMP at Oldham Road, Uxbridge Street and Garden Walk in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as on Robinson Street, Caroline Street and Handley Close in Stockport.
The action was supported by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit – Disruption Team.
Further warrants were executed on Woodlands Close, Tintwistle and Lea Fold, Solihull by Derbyshire Police and West Midlands Police respectively on behalf of GMP.
Police arrested:-
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 34-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle and money laundering.
A 33-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.
Detective Sergeant Phil Kennedy said: “Thanks to the excellent work of our officers; colleagues within other force areas and SaferCash partners, we have been able to bring six people into custody this morning.
“Additionally, we have a further person in custody for drugs offences.
“These raids came as the result of extensive intelligence gathering and show our determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of crimes.
“Today’s operation is a response to various types of ATM attacks– including those which use gas explosions to access monies, endangering the lives of anyone caught nearby.
“While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life, a small minority think it acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality.
“We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities.
“If you believe someone to be involved in criminality, contact police immediately. Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Eighteen suspects were arrested, cash, drugs and vehicles were seized, and over 100 motorists were summonsed for driving offences as part of our blitz on crime across the city of Salford on Tuesday 26 October 2021.
The action was part of our new force-wide initiative - codenamed Operation AVRO - which will run each month in a different district, and began this October in Salford.
Over 200 officers were involved in the operation - maximising resources from across our districts and specialist units - and flooded the city with a surge of activity, including warrants, arrests, community engagement, traffic enforcement, and crime-prevention advice.
The day was bookended with two public street briefings; one of which was led by Chief Constable Stephen Watson in Walkden town centre - moments after a shoplifting suspect was arrested in a nearby superstore - before over 30 neighbourhood officers embarked on anti-social behaviour patrols in the area.
A total of 13 warrants were executed during the day which saw 18 people arrested - including a teenager found in his attic in possession of four stolen phones and car keys believed to have been stolen overnight in Pendleton.
One of the more unique arrests was in Weaste alongside partners in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) as a man was taken to custody to be questioned for the illegal trade of birds; over 20 exotic birds were taken to safety by RSPCA officers who later questioned the suspect.
Our traffic cops underwent a day of intensified traffic enforcement on A57 Regent Road which resulted in 19 uninsured vehicles seized, 104 motorists reported for traffic offences, and 10 unsafe vehicles prohibited from the road.
Community officers dropped leaflets through the doors of hundreds of local residents to let them know about the AVRO activity taking place through the day, and councillors and other local community members joined our local patrols in engaging with the public and discussing ways of tackling crime.
Multi-agency visits to 26 addresses took place through the afternoon with Salford City council where officers from our Salford Connect safeguarding team spoke to a number of suspected victims of 'cuckooing' where criminals target and criminally exploit vulnerable adults.
The day's action has been pledged to be more than a one-off; instead an exemplification of the new era GMP has launched itself into, where more criminals are arrested, more assets are seized, and more police are in our neighbourhoods.
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green, GMP's joint-lead on local policing, said: "I hope that yesterday was a reminder to all of our communities that GMP is very much here and able to show a really visible presence on our streets.
"It has served as a reminder to the criminals that are causing harm to our communities, to families, that GMP is on its front foot and we will - based on intelligence - conduct enforcement activity.
"This is what a new and resurgent GMP looks like and we have shown - and are committed to continuing to show - that we are really capable of putting on these key enforcement activities.
"GMP is a big team and we should have our head held high. We should be out there, engaging with the public, conducting enforcement and reminding the criminals that are causing harm that this is what we're here to do.
"This is the start of a new era of policing in Greater Manchester and the people of Salford experienced just the start of this yesterday; we hope communities in the city should start to feel closer to their neighbourhood teams and reporting the issues that matter to them.
"For the rest of the region: Operation AVRO will be coming to a town near you soon where you can expect to see something just as big, if not bigger. This will only enhance - not detract - from our day-to-day work as we pledge to bring more criminals to book and make our streets a safer place."
Praising GMP's Operation AVRO, Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “Yesterday was a successful operation with drugs, cash and stolen property recovered from warrants and uninsured drivers caught on the roads.
"I’d like to thank local people for their support. Their information is vital so that the enforcement agencies can take action. I’d encourage anybody with information that may be useful to authorities to make contact."
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) CHARLOTTETOWNâs rigid hull inflatable boat is put through itâs paces during high speed manoeuvres as the shipâs Enhanced Naval Boarding Party (ENBP) prepares to board Polish Navy Ship ORP GEN. KOSCIUSZKO in the Black Sea during Operation REASSURANCE, August 2, 2016.
Photo: Cpl Blaine Sewell, Formation Imagery Services
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Out of the Archives: Myers-Whaley No. 4 type mucking machine ready for operation by a 20-horsepower, 220-volt, 60-cycle, 49-ampere, continuous motor. The mucking machine consists of a small shovel which throws the muck onto an endless belt carrying it to the rear where it falls into the muck cars. It is possible with this machine to load a 1 1/2-cubic yard car in about two minutes. September 25, 1920. (Image ID: p017960)
Sailor First Class Logan Hunder, a Naval Communicator, 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 Logan Hunder, communicateur naval, 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 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
Operation Buzz Drone has been shelved.
The super secret program that mounted high resolution miniature spy cameras on bees was finally discontinued after it became clear that bees rarely cooperate when directed towards strategic targets.
An unidentified Pentagon source added, "Just how many flower photos do we really need?", noting that the 500 billion dollar project had originally held great promise as a surveillance tool.
"The savings achieved by dumping this program will now be wasted on another secret program", said the spokesman on the condition that he not be identified.
This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4/200mm lens attached to a #1 Pentax 6X7 Extension Tube (14mm) using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.
Today, Thursday 9 November 2017, saw Greater Manchester Police execute warrants at addresses across the Moss Side and Hulme areas of Manchester.
The warrants, which were supported by the Immigration Service, were executed as part of Operation Malham targeting the supply of drugs in South Manchester.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Walker, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: "Over the past 6 months we have had a dedicated team of detectives trawling through community concerns and information about drug supply in the Moss Side and Hulme areas.
“Today, we have made arrests after executing warrants across these areas and I would like to thank the community for working with us, as well as partners, and making this possible.
“Please continue to report anything suspicious to help us stop the criminals benefiting from drug supply and organised crime.
“Drugs never be tolerated by us and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
Officers from GMP’s Rochdale district have this week launched a month-long operation aimed at ensuring that those who visit Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood town centres during the festive period can do so safely.
In preparation for the increased footfall that the three town centres experience as people are out Christmas shopping, or enjoying the night-time economy, Operation Elf was launched on Wednesday 1 December 2021. The operation will see an increase in high-visibility officers in hotspot locations to deter criminal activity and provide reassurance to residents. There will also be plain clothes officers who will be actively targeting opportunistic offenders.
GMP will be supported by a range of local partners throughout the operation such as the Council, Street Pastors and local business, in order to maximise the opportunity to prevent crime, by sharing intelligence. This will include working with CCTV operators and security staff to identify and catch offenders.
Sergeant Danny Shirazi from GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “We want people to feel safe visiting our local town centres whatever time of year they visit, and Operation Elf helps us do this by ensuring we have a higher number of officers patrolling at we know to be a busy time of year.
“I hope that our local residents feel reassured by the presence of our officers and that them and any would-be offenders understand that we will not tolerate any type of criminality in the Rochdale district.
“As people flock to centre, I would ask them to help us keep them safe, by following simple steps such as keeping valuables out of easy reach, staying vigilant when using cash machines and not leaving your newly purchased items on show in your car.
“On behalf of everyone at GMP Rochdale, have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year.”
Councillor Sue Smith, the council’s cabinet member for communities and cooperation, said: “We are really pleased that the Community Safety team at Rochdale borough council has partnered with Greater Manchester Police, Rochdale district to help make this operation happen.
“We have provided personal and property crime prevention products such as light timers, purse bells, torches and personal attack alarms for the Operation Elf launch, with the hope that it will help deter criminal activity and make people feel safer. We want everyone to have a lovely and safe Christmas.”
You can report crime online at www.gmp.police.uk. If it is an emergency dial 999, or 101 if it is a less urgent matter. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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
Corporal Jesse King, Combat Engineer 4 Engineer Support Regiment, assembles a plated intake hose during set up for Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit operations as part of Operation LENTUS in Iqaluit, Nunavut on November 1, 2021.
Please credit: Master Corporal Jax Kennedy, Joint Task Force (North), Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le caporal Jesse King, sapeur de combat au sein du 4e Régiment d’appui du génie, assemble un tuyau d’alimentation plaqué lors de la mise en place du système de purification d’eau par osmose inverse au cours de l’opération LENTUS 21, à Iqaluit, au Nunavut, le 1er novembre 2021.
Photo : Caporal chef Jax Kennedy, Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord), Forces armées canadiennes
Members of HMCS CALGARY stand with contraband seized during counter-smuggling operations in the Arabian Sea during Operation ARTEMIS and as part of Combined Task Force 150, on May 12, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des membres d’équipage du NCSM CALGARY posent avec de la marchandise saisie lors d’opérations de lutte contre la contrebande menées par la Force opérationnelle multinationale 150 dans la mer d’Arabie, au cours de l’opération ARTEMIS, le 12 mai 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, 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.
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.
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
Commander Dale St Croix, Commander of HMCS HALIFAX provides a tour of the bridge to his guests during Operation REASSURANCE while alongside Riga, Latvia on 22 April 2022.
Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le capitaine de frégate Dale St Croix, commandant du NCSM HALIFAX, fait visiter le navire à ses invités au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, alors que le navire est à quai à Riga, en Lettonie, le 22 avril 2022.
Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes
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.
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.
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.
Lieutenant Adolph Bolivard (left), an infantry officer from 4th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay), stands at attention during the national anthem at the Centre d'hébergement Yvon-Brunet in Montreal, Quebec, on 23 May 2020.
Photo: Aviator Zamir Muminiar, 2 Cdn Div Imaging, St-Jean/Montreal
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Le lieutenant Adolph Bolivard (à gauche), officier d’infanterie du 4e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay), se met en position garde-à-vous, lors de l’hymne national au Centre d’hébergement Yvon-Brunet, à Montréal, au Québec, le 23 mai 2020.
Photo : Aviateur Zamir Muminiar, Imagerie 2 Div CA, St-Jean/Montréal
A crewmember aboard HMCS MONCTON participates in physical fitness to maintain his operation readiness and for quality of life while sailing in the Caribbean Sea, during Operation CARIBBE, February 8, 2021.
Please credit: Op CARIBBE Imagery Technician, HMCS MONCTON, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Un membre d’équipage du NCSM MONCTON pratique une activité physique pour maintenir son état de préparation opérationnelle et sa vie qualité de vie alors que le navire navigue dans la mer des Caraïbes, au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 7 février 2021.
Photo : technicien en imagerie de l’Op CARIBBE, NCSM MONCTON, Forces armées canadiennes
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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Operation UNIFIER Roto 10 members take part in a C8 Carbine live fire range at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre (IPSC), in Starychi, Ukraine on January 14, 2021.
Please credit: Avr Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de la roto 10 de l’opération UNIFIER participent à un exercice de tir réel à la carabine C8 au Centre international de sécurité et de maintien de la paix (CISMP), à Starychi, en Ukraine, le 14 janvier 2021.
Photo : Avr Melissa Gloude, Forces armées canadiennes
Operation UNIFIER Roto 10 members take part in a C8 Carbine live fire range at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre (IPSC), in Starychi, Ukraine on January 14, 2021.
Please credit: Avr Melissa Gloude, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de la roto 10 de l’opération UNIFIER participent à un exercice de tir réel à la carabine C8 au Centre international de sécurité et de maintien de la paix (CISMP), à Starychi, en Ukraine, le 14 janvier 2021.
Photo : Avr Melissa Gloude, Forces armées canadiennes
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)
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Firefighters from the Oromocto Fire Department, escorted by a Light Armoured Vehicle 6.0 (LAV 6.0) from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR) conduct a wellness check on local residents during Operation LENTUS in Geary, New Brunswick on April 24, 2019.
Corporal Matthieu Racette, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Escortés par un véhicule blindé léger 6.0 (VBL 6.0) du 2e Bataillon du Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR), des pompiers du service des incendies d’Oromocto procèdent à des vérifications du bien être des résidents de la région au cours de l’opération LENTUS, à Geary, au Nouveau Brunswick, le 24 avril 2019.
Caporal Matthieu Racette, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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