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Five people have been arrested in Hyde as part of an operation tackling organised crime.
They were arrested when officers from Greater Manchester Police raided six addresses in Hyde just after 7am yesterday, Thursday 1 May 2014, while Met Police officers simultaneously raided an address in Surrey.
More than 50 officers took part in Tameside Police's Operation Ordaz, which was orchestrated in response to an investigation into organised criminality in Tameside.
Officers have been investigating a possible plot by a network of people to pervert the course of justice in an ongoing criminal investigation.
The three men and two women who were arrested today have been linked to this continuing investigation.
Detective Constable Martyn Kendall: “The arrests are a result of months of careful planning from Operation Ordaz officers.
“We received allegations that people were attempting to corrupt the criminal justice system, using any means necessary to force a witness to change his testimony.
“We are sending out a message to anyone hoping to derail justice, by any means, will fail and be punished severely.
“If you have information on anyone who may be committing crime in your area, please call police on 101 or for more information visit gmp.police.uk.”
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.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.
This month saw the operation take place in Rochdale.
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
Actor Jack Scalia leads a 1500-mile, 16-day bike ride from Seattle, WA to San Diego, CA in late September 2007. National Spokesmen J.R. Martinez, Jorge DeLeon, and B.J. Jackson join Scalia in the effort raise funds and awareness for injured troops.
Officers examined 50 vehicles as part of a crackdown on illegal motorists and those suspected of being involved in metal theft.
Operation Alloy took place on Thursday 9 July 2015 on Liverpool Road, Irlam and divisional officers were joined by HMRC, DVSA, Trading Standards and specialist GMP resources including ANPR Intercept staff.
A total of 17 motorists were dealt with for offences ranging from tyre defects and excess weight to driving without insurance or licence.
Motorists received a mixture of traffic offence reports, summons and fixed penalty notices, and two cars were seized.
PC Paul Ashworth from the Salford Division of Greater Manchester Police said: “We’ve seen a significant decrease in the number of metal theft offences but this doesn’t mean we’ve become complacent and we continue to deter and disrupt those we suspect may be involved in criminal activity with operations such as this one.
“It is unacceptable for anybody to drive around in a vehicle that is not fit for purpose, especially when it is being used for professional purposes. It compromises safety on the roads, something which we take very seriously indeed.”
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Brigadier General Paul J. Kennedy (right), commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with Rear Admiral Mark C. Montgomery, commander of Battle Force 7th Fleet and Task Force 70, about ongoing relief operations at the Tacloban Air Field here, Nov. 15. Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines spearheaded the relief efforts in Tacloban and surrounding areas by having disaster teams on-hand even before the super typhoon hit. Multi-national forces soon fell into supporting roles to the AFP, and one week later groups and military representatives from across the globe are aiding in relief efforts. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is currently supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines in providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to areas affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.
Special constables of Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police have today, 9 January 2015, taken part in Operation Fezzan.
The overall aim of the joint operation was to disrupt illegal activity between the two counties and deny criminals the use of the roads.
By using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras officers were able to monitor vehicles that crossed between the two counties, stopping any that were on the roads illegally or were linked to criminal activity.
The operation was centred around the forces' border near Poynton.
Special constables are volunteer police officers who give up their time to help keep our communities safe. They have the same powers as regular officers and provide police forces across the country with thousands of hours of additional policing every month.
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.
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.
Sunday 3 October 2021 saw the first day of Operation Protector. The operation is run by Greater Manchester Police whenever the city hosts a major political conference.
This year sees the Conservative Party Conference take place at Manchester Central.
Day one saw a major protest march and rally.
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
Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.
This month saw the operation take place in Wigan.
The operation targets crimes that members of the public in that district have told us give them the most concern.
Members of the press and key partners, including local representatives, are invited to attend Operation AVRO deployments to see results first-hand and conduct important multi-agency work, such as welfare visits.
More details on AVRO can be found by visiting gmp.police.uk and following us on social media.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.
This month saw the operation take place in Bury.
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
'Strix22' MC-130J Commando II (13-5778) of the 67th SOS USAFE emerging from a hail storm on his first of 3 passes through the Blwch.
LFA7 (Mach Loop), Wales, UK
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Members of Oscar Company Group from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment practice drills on the 9 mm pistol during Operation REASSURANCE in Central and Eastern Europe on October 07, 2014.
Photo: Corporal Dolores Crampton, Directorate of Army Public Affairs
Thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs, cash, and a suspected firearm have been recovered during raids across Manchester this morning.
At around 5am this morning (Thursday 25 March) Officers from GMP's City of Manchester Division, the Intelligence development Unit, Op Challenger and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, executed warrants as part of Operation Apostle, at five addresses across the city.
During the Operation, five men, aged between 23 and 59 were arrested on suspicion of drugs and firearms offences, and money laundering, and remain in custody for questioning.
During searches of the properties, Class A drugs were recovered believed to be worth around £10,000, along with £2000 worth of cash, and a suspected firearm.
This morning's activity forms part of an investigation into organised crime, possession of firearms and drug dealing in the Hulme, Moss Side and Manchester area.
Chief Inspector John Harris of GMP's City of Manchester Division, said "The early morning police activity today has been the culmination of a great team effort. Over a period of time officers have been gathering intelligence and evidence, leading to the activity today where we have been able to continue to enforce, intervene and tackle organised crime in Hulme, Moss Side and the wider Manchester area.
Today we have been able to recover a potentially lethal weapon, a significant quantity of drugs, and an amount of cash. This is another positive step forward in our commitment to ensuring the community are kept safe and that the risk of harm is reduced.
“A lot of unseen work has gone into the preparation of today's activity to disrupt and dismantle organised criminal activity, and our investigations will continue. Officers often rely on the intelligence and information received from members of the community, so I would encourage anyone with any information or concern to contact the police, whether in person, by telephone on 0161 856 4428, online www.gmp.police.uk or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
A man and a woman have been arrested after warrants were executed by Greater Manchester Police and the National Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT).
Officers from GMP and IMLT executed warrants in Heywood and Beswick this morning, Wednesday 20 May 2015, as part of the crackdown on suspected illegal money lenders - codenamed Operation Scarborough.
A 55-year-old man and a 29-year old woman from Heywood were arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending, money laundering and production of cannabis.
A quantity of cash and cannabis was also recovered from the address in Heywood.
Detective Inspector Anthony Norman said: “Illegal money lending can entrap desperate people and lead them into a life of spiralling debt, fear and anxiety.
"When illegal money lenders ensnare a victim, they will do anything to extract as much money as possible using a range of tactics such as exorbitant interest rates, intimidation and even violence.
"This can affect anyone, any person can be the victim of these people and once they are caught in this cycle it can be incredibly difficult to break free.
"The first step towards breaking that cycle can be accepting help, and both GMP and IMLT would like to encourage anyone who has been the victim of illegal money lenders or loan sharks to make contact with the police or IMLT.
"If you or someone you know is a victim of illegal money lending, please do not hesitate to call us on the numbers provided.
"We believe that these individuals are targeting the most vulnerable members of the community and would like to reassure the public that these reports will be thoroughly investigated and every effort will be made to bring these people to justice.
"Crimestoppers is an anonymous number and your information will be handled with complete confidence."
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 3925, the IMLT on 0300 555 2222 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Special constables of Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police have today, 9 January 2015, taken part in Operation Fezzan.
The overall aim of the joint operation was to disrupt illegal activity between the two counties and deny criminals the use of the roads.
By using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras officers were able to monitor vehicles that crossed between the two counties, stopping any that were on the roads illegally or were linked to criminal activity.
The operation was centred around the forces' border near Poynton.
Special constables are volunteer police officers who give up their time to help keep our communities safe. They have the same powers as regular officers and provide police forces across the country with thousands of hours of additional policing every month.
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.
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.
Sunday 3 October 2021 saw the first day of Operation Protector. The operation is run by Greater Manchester Police whenever the city hosts a major political conference.
This year sees the Conservative Party Conference take place at Manchester Central.
Day one saw a major protest march and rally.
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
Corporal Ben Toutan of the Iqaluit Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) board a zodiac from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Shawinigan during Operation NANOOK 2013 on August 19, 2013..
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Photo: Corporal I Thompson, 4 Wing Imaging, Cold Lake, AB.
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Officers examined 50 vehicles as part of a crackdown on illegal motorists and those suspected of being involved in metal theft.
Operation Alloy took place on Thursday 9 July 2015 on Liverpool Road, Irlam and divisional officers were joined by HMRC, DVSA, Trading Standards and specialist GMP resources including ANPR Intercept staff.
A total of 17 motorists were dealt with for offences ranging from tyre defects and excess weight to driving without insurance or licence.
Motorists received a mixture of traffic offence reports, summons and fixed penalty notices, and two cars were seized.
PC Paul Ashworth from the Salford Division of Greater Manchester Police said: “We’ve seen a significant decrease in the number of metal theft offences but this doesn’t mean we’ve become complacent and we continue to deter and disrupt those we suspect may be involved in criminal activity with operations such as this one.
“It is unacceptable for anybody to drive around in a vehicle that is not fit for purpose, especially when it is being used for professional purposes. It compromises safety on the roads, something which we take very seriously indeed.”
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
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 diver stands by as a member from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police checks the emergency valve on the Light Weight Surface Supply (LWSS) equipment for leaks during Operation NUNALIVUT in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, March 11, 2018.
Photo: LS Valerie LeClair, Task Force Imagery Technician
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On Wednesday (22 November 2022) officers from the Operation Vulcan team were out in full force in Cheetham Hill and Strangeways as part of GMP’s vehicle safety initiative, Operation Vortex, which aims to disrupt and deny criminal use of the road network, by all means possible.
For too long, criminals have blighted the area of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of their crimes at the expense of vulnerable victims who are being taken advantage of.
This operation links in closely with Operation Vulcan, which is dedicated to ridding Cheetham Hill and Strangeways of criminal activity and bringing about real, sustainable change, making it an environment people are proud to live and work in.
Also in attendance to offer intelligence and support were a number of GMP partners, including representatives from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Immigration Enforcement, Waste Enforcement, Manchester City Council Enforcement, and HMP Manchester.
A multi-agency approach is crucial to this operations success, with support from partner organisations ensuring that GMP can target every level of criminal activity, whilst also ensuring vulnerable people in the community are supported.
The day delivered an array of fantastic results:
6 arrests made on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs, possession of a bladed article, driving whilst disqualified and possession of class A drugs
32 stop searches
67 traffic offences detected and prosecuted
33 speed offences prosecuted
26 vehicle seizures
31 parking fines issued
32 PG9 (prohibition for unroadworthy vehicles) offences prosecuted
5 care plan referrals for drug users encountered
£1700 of fixed penalty notices
Operation Vulcan is dedicated to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in the community who are being exploited by those in criminal gangs. Throughout the day, specialist officers engaged with a variety of people, explaining that help is there for them, whether it be from GMP officers or partner agencies.
Inspector Andrew Torkington, one of GMP’s specialist officers involved in Operation Vulcan said, “There’s been a real buzz in the community throughout the day with lots of high visibility patrols and community engagement.
“The feedback from members of the community, local college students, and legitimate business owners has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that they feel much safer with our presence.
“Best of all was the large-scale disruption and inconvenience our presence caused to the illegitimate businesses in Cheetham Hill who were unable to open their shutters. This day of action wasn’t a one off – Operation Vulcan is here to stay.”
Ian Bain, DVSA’s Head of Enforcement Delivery said: “Road users have a responsibility to make sure their vehicles are safe, roadworthy and comply with legislation.
“We’re really pleased to be working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police helping to keep the community safe.
“We will continue to target and engage with anyone who breaks the rules and puts the public and other drivers at risk.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
On Wednesday (22 November 2022) officers from the Operation Vulcan team were out in full force in Cheetham Hill and Strangeways as part of GMP’s vehicle safety initiative, Operation Vortex, which aims to disrupt and deny criminal use of the road network, by all means possible.
For too long, criminals have blighted the area of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of their crimes at the expense of vulnerable victims who are being taken advantage of.
This operation links in closely with Operation Vulcan, which is dedicated to ridding Cheetham Hill and Strangeways of criminal activity and bringing about real, sustainable change, making it an environment people are proud to live and work in.
Also in attendance to offer intelligence and support were a number of GMP partners, including representatives from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Immigration Enforcement, Waste Enforcement, Manchester City Council Enforcement, and HMP Manchester.
A multi-agency approach is crucial to this operations success, with support from partner organisations ensuring that GMP can target every level of criminal activity, whilst also ensuring vulnerable people in the community are supported.
The day delivered an array of fantastic results:
6 arrests made on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs, possession of a bladed article, driving whilst disqualified and possession of class A drugs
32 stop searches
67 traffic offences detected and prosecuted
33 speed offences prosecuted
26 vehicle seizures
31 parking fines issued
32 PG9 (prohibition for unroadworthy vehicles) offences prosecuted
5 care plan referrals for drug users encountered
£1700 of fixed penalty notices
Operation Vulcan is dedicated to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in the community who are being exploited by those in criminal gangs. Throughout the day, specialist officers engaged with a variety of people, explaining that help is there for them, whether it be from GMP officers or partner agencies.
Inspector Andrew Torkington, one of GMP’s specialist officers involved in Operation Vulcan said, “There’s been a real buzz in the community throughout the day with lots of high visibility patrols and community engagement.
“The feedback from members of the community, local college students, and legitimate business owners has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that they feel much safer with our presence.
“Best of all was the large-scale disruption and inconvenience our presence caused to the illegitimate businesses in Cheetham Hill who were unable to open their shutters. This day of action wasn’t a one off – Operation Vulcan is here to stay.”
Ian Bain, DVSA’s Head of Enforcement Delivery said: “Road users have a responsibility to make sure their vehicles are safe, roadworthy and comply with legislation.
“We’re really pleased to be working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police helping to keep the community safe.
“We will continue to target and engage with anyone who breaks the rules and puts the public and other drivers at risk.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Dawn raids see multiple arrests as GMP continues to tackle the use of encrypted communication services used by organised crime groups.
Six people have been arrested for drugs offences after seven warrants were executed this morning (Wednesday 27 January 2021) at properties across Radcliffe, Heywood, Whitefield and Bury.
The arrests form part of GMP's continued commitment in tackling the use of highly sophisticated encrypted communication platforms - codenamed Operation Foam.
Operation Foam is the GMP strand of the NCA led Operation Venetic which has seen law enforcement agencies from across the UK join together to break through the encrypted communication services being used by organised crime groups.
Detective Inspector Ian Partington of Bury's Operation Challenger Team, said: "Our officers are undertaking an inordinate amount of complex and intricate work to ensure we disrupt and dismantle this type of activity. We currently have six people in custody which highlights the excellent work of the all those involved in this operation and this result is another positive step forward in ensuring our communities are kept safe.
"Organised criminal activity is not welcome within our community and GMP is committed to tackling it. Our work to target organised criminals in the Bury borough continues under Operation Pevek and this work is often supported by information provided to us by members of the public so I would encourage anyone with any information that could assist us to get in touch with police."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1417, quoting Operation Pevek. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Special constables of Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police have today, 9 January 2015, taken part in Operation Fezzan.
The overall aim of the joint operation was to disrupt illegal activity between the two counties and deny criminals the use of the roads.
By using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras officers were able to monitor vehicles that crossed between the two counties, stopping any that were on the roads illegally or were linked to criminal activity.
The operation was centred around the forces' border near Poynton.
Special constables are volunteer police officers who give up their time to help keep our communities safe. They have the same powers as regular officers and provide police forces across the country with thousands of hours of additional policing every month.
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.
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.
Sunday 3 October 2021 saw the first day of Operation Protector. The operation is run by Greater Manchester Police whenever the city hosts a major political conference.
This year sees the Conservative Party Conference take place at Manchester Central.
Day one saw a major protest march and rally.
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
Spc. Ryan Satterfield of 3rd Plt., Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1/181 Infantry Regiment, hands a notebook to a student while Pfc. David Alves gets a pack of crayons and a handful of pens and pencils ready for the next student about to enter class during a delivery of humanitarian aid in the form of clothes and school supplies, collected through Operation Outreach Afghanistan, to the students and teachers of an elementary school in Camp Phoenix’s neighboring village of Ud Khel March 26.
Twenty three people have today, 1st November 2011, been arrested following an investigation into the August disorder.
Operation Valant was launched by Greater Manchester Police to identify and arrest those involved in the widespread disorder across Manchester city centre and Salford on 9 August 2011.
Today, following a series of dawn raids across Salford, north and central Manchester and Bury, police have arrested 13 people wanted on suspicion of arson, violent disorder and looting. A further three people were arrested as part of the operation on suspicion of unconnected offences.
Officers have also recovered suspected stolen clothing and other items and uncovered a large cannabis farm.
In the near three months since the disorder, Greater Manchester Police has launched a huge operation to target suspected offenders, arresting more than 350 people and putting more than 200 of those before the courts.
Many of these have arrests have been carried out thanks to tremendous support from the public, who have come forward and put names to CCTV images the Force has published on its Flickr site and in the local and national media.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, who leads Operation Valant, said: "What today's action shows is that almost three months since the disorder, we are still relentlessly pursuing those suspected of being involved in the shameful actions we saw that day.
"We know from talking to our communities that what happened on 9 August continues to provoke feelings of anger and outrage. Many shopkeepers are rebuilding their livelihoods and people are still trying to come to terms with the violent and ugly scenes the police and the public were faced with.
"That is why Greater Manchester Police is continuing to arrest anyone suspected of being involved in the disorder. As today shows, whether it is a matter of days or months, we will be coming through the doors of anyone involved whether it is a looter, an arsonist, those who attacked police officers or even those who used social networking sites to stir up trouble.
"The support we have received from the public has been fantastic and their information has enabled us to make more than 350 arrests. We need that to continue. Greater Manchester Police will continue to put out images of suspects and I would urge people to call us if they recognise someone. As today has shown, with the public's help we will track these people down."
Anyone with information should phone the dedicated appeal line number on 0800 092 0410 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Visit our website to find out more about Greater Manchester Police.
Officers examined 50 vehicles as part of a crackdown on illegal motorists and those suspected of being involved in metal theft.
Operation Alloy took place on Thursday 9 July 2015 on Liverpool Road, Irlam and divisional officers were joined by HMRC, DVSA, Trading Standards and specialist GMP resources including ANPR Intercept staff.
A total of 17 motorists were dealt with for offences ranging from tyre defects and excess weight to driving without insurance or licence.
Motorists received a mixture of traffic offence reports, summons and fixed penalty notices, and two cars were seized.
PC Paul Ashworth from the Salford Division of Greater Manchester Police said: “We’ve seen a significant decrease in the number of metal theft offences but this doesn’t mean we’ve become complacent and we continue to deter and disrupt those we suspect may be involved in criminal activity with operations such as this one.
“It is unacceptable for anybody to drive around in a vehicle that is not fit for purpose, especially when it is being used for professional purposes. It compromises safety on the roads, something which we take very seriously indeed.”
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
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.
Seventeen people have today, Thursday 18 October 2012, been arrested following a crackdown on the supply of drugs in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall.
As part of a pre-planned operation, dubbed Operation Cairo, warrants have been executed at eighteen addresses in north Manchester and Salford.
Specialist officers from GMP's tactical aid unit have teamed up with detectives and neighbourhood officers from the north Manchester division as part of this day of action.
Superintendent Vanessa Jardine said: "The supply of drugs can blight our communities but today's action is aimed at ridding our streets of this nuisance.
"Community-led intelligence has told us that there has been issue developing of dealing of heroin in particular in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall, including reports of drugs being bought and sold in broad daylight.
"We also have intelligence to suggest there are tensions between rival gangs of drug dealers and that a 'turf war' is developing.
"These issues cannot be tolerated.
"It is a priority for Greater Manchester Police to tackle the threat of organised crime, and to increase confidence in policing. Today we have shown that we are committed to these priorities.
"Not only do drugs fuel many other crimes such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime, they are also a major driving force behind organised crime groups and today we have hit them where it hurts by disrupting their income.
"I hope we have also increased confidence in policing by proving to the vast majority of decent, law-abiding residents of Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall that we listen to their concerns and act on the information that they give us.
"The fact that more than 20 local people, be they residents, councillors or businesspeople, came to our 5.30am briefing shows that we are all working together to root out this problem.
"Let today be a stark warning to anyone involved in drugs activity that not only will they face the full force of the law, but through Proceeds of Crime Act legislation, they will also end up out of pocket.
"Residents will also notice an increased police presence today, as leaflets will be dropped through letterboxes to explain what is happening, and drugs workers are also on hand to support addicts affected by today's operation."
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. 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.
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou 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
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Operation AVRO is a forcewide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.
This month saw the operation return to Wigan.
The operation targets crimes that members of the public in that district have told us give them the most concern.
Members of the press and key partners, including local representatives, are invited to attend Operation AVRO deployments to see results first-hand and conduct important multi-agency work, such as welfare visits.
More details on AVRO can be found by visiting gmp.police.uk and following us on social media.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Police have launched a two-day operation to protect the most vulnerable members of the community.
The initiative codenamed Operation Longford will see officers from across the Force and specialist units including traffic, tactical aid and the ANPR intercept teams take to the streets in a bid to target vulnerability in the community.
Some of the work as part of the days of action (Friday 29 to Saturday 30 May) will include visits to licensed premises, policing open spaces that attract youths and alcohol, takeaway enforcement, visit to shisha bars in addition to Metrolink and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) patrols.
Superintendent Craig Thompson operational lead said: “Safeguarding vulnerable people is an on-going priority for the Force which makes days of action like this so important. By having mechanisms in place and working alongside our partners we can ensure those at greater risk in our community are protected before the actions such as exploitation and abuse begin.
“As with our day to day policing we will also carry out enforcement work and will target offenders for a range of offences including, human trafficking, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE*), antisocial behaviour and general criminality.”
As part of the operation officers from the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team and partners such as Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner will launch the partnership Safe Haven scheme. It is a place of safety for anyone who is out and about in the city centre on a Friday or Saturday night and in need of help, support, a place of safety or a designated meeting point for when you lose your friends.
Superintendent Thompson added: “We want Operation Longford to show our community that their safety comes first and will always be our priority. We will make use of all of our disruption tactics to put a stop to criminals.”
For live updates from the operation follow #OpLongford from the GMP twitter accounts. You can find your local Twitter account by visiting: www.gmp.police.uk/socialmedia.
Operation Homefront distributed holiday meals to military families in Oak Harbor, WA. Special thanks to all of our amazing volunteers and corporate partners. We were thrilled to be able to support our military families in Oak Harbor.
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa, recently departed Esquimalt, B.C., for the eastern Pacific Ocean to support Operation Caribbe, Canada's contribution to the multinational campaign against illicit trafficking by transnational organized crime in the Americas and the Caribbean.
The Halifax-class frigate, with a crew of approximately 220 personnel, will work with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and other regional partners in a support role to locate and track vessels of interest.conducting surveillance patrols and maritime interdiction operations with her crew of about 230 officers and sailors with a CH-124 Sea King detachment. The frigate is seen here during duty in the Arabian Gulf in 2006.
Photo by: MCpl Robert Bottrill, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Le NCSM Ottawa, une frégate de patrouille canadienne, a quitté Esquimalt (Colombie-Britannique) au début du mois à destination de l'Est de l'océan Pacifique pour soutenir l'opération Caribbe, la contribution de support récurrente du Canada à la campagne multinationale contre le trafic illicite des organisations criminelles transnationales.
Cette frégate de classe HALIFAX, dont l'équipage compte environ 220 personnes, travaillera avec la U.S. Navy, la U.S. Coast Guard et d'autres partenaires régionaux dans un rôle de soutien en vue de trouver et de traquer les navires d'intérêt.
Photo by: MCpl Robert Bottrill, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Operation Lone Star (OLS) will offer free health clinics during Monday, July 26 thru Friday, July 30, 2021 as an extension of a disaster preparedness exercise of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Operation Lone Star is a joint disaster preparedness event providing humanitarian services thru the Texas Department of State Health Services, Human Services Agencies, Texas Military Forces, Remote Area Medical (RAM), County/City Health Departments, Local Service Groups and Volunteers from all over Texas and different areas of the United States.
Operation Lone Star will be held at F.S. Lara Academy located at 2901 E. Travis St. from Monday, July 26, 2021 – Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Friday, July 30, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Services will include:
•Medical exams
•Sports physicals for students
•Vision and hearing screenings
•Health and diabetic screenings
•Immunizations for children and adults
For Children (Vaccines on the Children Vaccine Program)
For Adults (Adult TDAP – Prevent Whooping Cough//Tetanus-Diphtheria every 10 years or earlier, Adult MCV-4 - Teen/Adult Bacterial Meningitis//Meningococcal Vaccine, Adult MMR II – Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, HPV-9 – Human Papillomavirus, MEN-B – Meningococcal B Vaccine, for Meningitis B-Back to School Vaccine
•COVID-19 Vaccines: Pfizer and Moderna
•Dental services for adults and children
•Vision exams (Ophthalmologist) for adults and children. Persons needing glasses will be able to select their frame and arrangements will be made individually for delivery process.
•We will have social worker available to help make connection to services after Operation Lone Star (OLS).
•Mental health professional available on site.
A Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 "Hornet" (official military designation CF-188) loaded and prepared for a mission sits on the tarmac on February 5, 2015 during Operation IMPACT.
The McDonnell Douglas CF-18 "Hornet" (official military designation CF-188) is a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter aircraft, based on the American McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" fighter. In 1980, the F/A-18 was selected as the winner of the New Fighter Aircraft Project competition, and a production order was awarded. The Canadian Forces began receiving the CF-18 in 1982. CF-18s have supported North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) air sovereignty patrols and participated in combat during the Gulf War in 1991, the Kosovo War in the late 1990s, and as part of the Canadian contribution to the international Libyan no-fly zone in 2011. CF-18s were also part of the Canadian contribution to the military intervention against ISIL, "Operation Impact".
New Fighter Aircraft program
Main article: New Fighter Aircraft program
In 1977, the Canadian government identified the need to replace the NATO-assigned CF-104 "Starfighter", the NORAD-assigned CF-101 "Voodoo" and the CF-116 "Freedom Fighter" (although the decision was later made to keep the CF-116). Subsequently, the government proceeded with the New Fighter Aircraft (NFA) competition, with a purchase budget of around C$2.4 billion to purchase 130–150 of the winner of the competition. Candidates included the Grumman F-14 "Tomcat", McDonnell Douglas F-15 "Eagle", Panavia "Tornado", Dassault "Mirage F1" (later replaced by the "Mirage 2000"), plus the products of the American Lightweight Fighter (LWF) competition, the General Dynamics F-16 "Fighting Falcon", the F/A-18 "Hornet", and a de-navalized version of the "Hornet", the F-18L. The government stressed that the winner of the competition be a proven off-the-shelf design and provide substantial industrial benefits as part of the order.
By 1978, the New Fighter Aircraft competitors were short-listed to just three aircraft types: the F-16 and the two F-18 offerings. The F-14, F-15, and the "Tornado" were rejected due to their high purchase price, while Dassault dropped out of the competition. The F-18L combined the systems and twin-engine layout of the F-18 that Air Command favored with a lighter land-based equipment setup that significantly improved performance. Northrop, the primary contractor for the F-18L version, had not built the aircraft by the time of the NFA program, waiting on successful contracts before doing so. While Northrop offered the best industrial offset package, it would only "pay off" if other F-18L orders were forthcoming, something the Department of National Defence (DND) was not willing to bet on.
The F-14 almost entered Canadian service through the backdoor due to the Iranian Revolution. In the aftermath of the revolution, the United States cut off all military supplies to Iran, which meant that the Iranians' new fleet of F-14s would potentially be rendered unflyable due to a lack of spares. The Canadians offered to purchase them at a steeply discounted price. Negotiations ended before a deal was reached as it was revealed that Canadian involvement was crucial in the smuggling of American embassy personnel out of the new Islamic Republic.
In 1980, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" was declared the winner of the New Fighter Aircraft competition. The order included 98 single-seat variants and 40 dual-seat variants, for a total of 138 purchased, plus 20 options (which were not exercised). The F/A-18 "Hornet" was then dubbed the CF-188. Outside official military documents, the aircraft are referred to as CF-18 "Hornet's". Reasons for the selection listed by the Canadian Forces were many of its requested features were included for the U.S. Navy; two engines for reliability (considered essential for conducting Arctic sovereignty and over-the-water patrols), an excellent radar set, while being considerably more affordable than the F-14 and the F-15. The CF-18 was procured from 1982 to 1988, at a total capital cost of $4 billion in 1982 dollars.
The original CF-18 as delivered is largely identical to the F/A-18A and B models. A total of 80 CF-18s, consisting of 62 single-seat and 18 dual-seat models, were delivered. Many features that made the F/A-18 suitable for naval carrier operations were retained by the Canadian Forces, such as the robust landing gear, the arrestor hook, and wing folding mechanisms.
CF-18 design changes
The most visible difference between a CF-18 and a U.S. F-18 is the 0.6 Mcd night identification light. This spotlight is mounted in the gun loading door on the port side of the aircraft. Some CF-18s have the light temporarily removed, but the window is always in place. Also, the underside of the CF-18 features a painted "false canopy". This is intended to momentarily disorient and confuse an enemy in air-to-air combat. Subsequently, the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation and the Spanish Air Force F/A-18s also adopted this false canopy.
Upgrades
The need to upgrade the CF-18 was demonstrated during the Gulf War I deployment and during the 1998 Kosovo conflict as advances in technology had rendered some of the avionics on board the CF-18 obsolete and incompatible with NATO allies. In 2000, CF-18 upgrades became possible when the government increased the defence budget.
In 2001, the Incremental Modernization Project was initiated. The project was broken into two phases over a period of eight years and was designed to improve air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, upgrade sensors and the defensive suite, and replace the datalinks and communications systems on board the CF-18 from the old F/A-18A and F/A-18B standard to the current F/A-18C and D standard. Boeing (merged with McDonnell Douglas) the primary contractor and L-3 Communications the primary subcontractor, was issued a contract for the modernization project starting in 2002. A total of 80 CF-18s, consisting of 62 single-seat and 18 dual-seat models were selected from the fleet for the upgrade program. The project is supposed to extend the life of the CF-18 until around 2017 to 2020.
Lieutenant-Colonel Kurt Grimsrud, Task Force Commander, Operation UNIFIER, presents Canadian Armed Forces members with the Special Service Medal with Expedition bar for service during Rotation 15 of Operation UNIFIER on July 11, 2023 in the United Kingdom.
Photo: Master Sailor Valerie LeClair, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Le lieutenant-colonel Kurt Grimsrud, commandant de la Force opérationnelle de l’opération UNIFIER, remet à des membres des Forces armées canadiennes la Médaille du service spécial avec barrette Expédition pour leur service au sein de la rotation 15 de l’opération UNIFIER, le 11 juillet 2023, au Royaume Uni.
Photo : Matelot chef Valerie LeClair, Forces armées canadiennes
Image has been digitally altered due to operational security.
Members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine participate in battle inoculation training while completing their final stages of urban training during Operation UNIFIER in the southeast of England on June 29, 2023.
Photo: Master Sailor Valerie LeClair, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
L’image a été modifiée numériquement pour des raisons de sécurité opérationnelle.
Des membres des forces armées ukrainiennes participent à un entraînement d’aguerrissement dans le cadre des dernières étapes de leur entraînement aux opérations en milieu urbain au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, dans le sud est de l’Angleterre, le 29 juin 2023.
Photo : Matelot chef Valerie LeClair, Forces armées canadiennes
Members of Air Task Force NUNAKPUT land aboard a CH-146 Griffon helicopter during a simulated casualty evacuation drill in Exercise Arctic Ghost, as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, in Pond Inlet, Nunavut, on September 8, 2025.
Photo by: Master Corporal Antoine Brochu, Canadian Armed Forces Combat Camera
Special constables of Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police have today, 9 January 2015, taken part in Operation Fezzan.
The overall aim of the joint operation was to disrupt illegal activity between the two counties and deny criminals the use of the roads.
By using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras officers were able to monitor vehicles that crossed between the two counties, stopping any that were on the roads illegally or were linked to criminal activity.
The operation was centred around the forces' border near Poynton.
Special constables are volunteer police officers who give up their time to help keep our communities safe. They have the same powers as regular officers and provide police forces across the country with thousands of hours of additional policing every month.
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.
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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Above USS George Washington (CVN 73) Sept. 26, 2002, an F-14 "Tomcat" assigned to the Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF 103) "Jolly Rogers" conducts a high-speed "fly-by" near the ship. VF 103 is part of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW 17), which is embarked on board. The Norfolk, Va., based aircraft carrier and CVW 17 are on a six-month deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class (SW) David Valdez) (Released)
To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil
Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil
Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea - an assignment of choice.
About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.
To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil
Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil
Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea - an assignment of choice.
About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.
To learn more about living and serving in Korea with the US Army, visit our official website at: imcom.korea.army.mil
Whether you are fresh off of active-duty, a military spouse or a seasoned professional, you will find a career with U.S. Army in Korea both challenging and inspiring. If you ready to join an award winning team and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, you can learn more about living and working in Korea online: imcom.korea.army.mil
Photos from the US Army in Korea can be viewed online at www.flickr.com/imcomkorea
The Morning Calm Weekly command information newspaper is available online at imcom.korea.army.mil
Published for those serving in the Republic of Korea - an assignment of choice.
About this image: Operation Enduring Freedom. A Department of Defense Image Collection.
These images are generally cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given the Department of Defense and individual photographer.
A soldier mans an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun atop a French Renault VAB 4x4 armored personnel carrier, part of a display of Allied armor during Operation Desert Shield.
In preparation for the upcoming move to Caserma Del Din, U.S. Army Africa held Operation Guardian Logistics, a seminar for USARAF hand receipt holders and Government Purchase Card holders to reinforce supply discipline within the command, reduce equipment losses and ensure GPC procedures are being enforced and embedded within Wide Area work Flow for formal property accountability. According to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joachim Consiglio, USARAF senior logistics advisor, property accountability is the key to the move. The seminar included topics such as hand receipt maintenance, ordering supplies through the supply portal, turn-in procedures, GPC property accountability and cyclic/sensitive time procedures. Consiglio said the main purpose of the seminar is to establish and enforce property accountability throughout the command and ensure USARAF has processes in place to enforce when the Del Din move happens. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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