A CH-148 Cyclone prepares to take off from the flight deck of HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 16 May 2022.

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Un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone s’apprête à décoller du pont d’envol du NCSM HALIFAX au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 mai 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

Victorian Intelligence Officer Grayhawk was tasked with special activities and special reconnaissance at the border region. He established a safehouse and intelligence network at the Naran Darre Mountains and began his operation.

After Grayhawk received word that one of the tribal leaders in the region had major intelligence, a meeting was immediately setup. As Grayhawk entered the elder's house to meet, the rest of the team interact with the villagers to gather intelligence.

To be continued...

Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.

Members of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, participate in fire prevention operations in Grande Prairie, Alberta in support of Operation LENTUS 23-01 on May 11, 2023.

Photo: MCpl Cass Moon, Canadian Armed Forces photo

Des membres du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, participent à des opérations de prévention des incendies à Grande Prairie, en Alberta, dans le cadre de l’opération LENTUS 23-01, le 11 mai 2023.

Photo : Cplc Cass Moon, Forces armées canadiennes

The Enhanced Naval Boarding Party from Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) FREDERICTON participates in a multi-national boarding exercise with NATO ships' boarding teams from Spain and Morocco during Operation REASSURANCE on May 16, 2016.

Photo: Corporal Anthony Chand, Formation Imagery Services

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L’équipe d’arraisonnement renforcée des navires du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) FREDERICTON participe à un exercice d’arraisonnement multinational avec des équipes d’arraisonnement des navires de l’OTAN provenant de l’Espagne et du Maroc, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 mai 2016.

Photo : Caporal Anthony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation

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Members of the Canadian Armed Forces respond to the province of Prince Edward Island’s request for assistance with relief efforts during Operations LENTUS, in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona that took place on September 24, 2022.

Photo credit: Corporal Jaclyn Buell

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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes répondent à la demande d'aide de la province de la Île-du-Prince-Édouard dans le cadre de l’opération LENTUS, à la suite de l'ouragan Fiona qui a eu lieu le 24 septembre 2022.

Photo : Caporal Jaclyn Buell

Members of the Naval Replenishment Unit onboard Motor Vessel ASTERIX secure the distance line during a Replenishment-at-Sea with HMCS MONTREAL during Operation PROJECTION INDO - PACIFIC on 28 March 2023 off the coast of Nova Scotia.

Photo: S1 Taylor Congdon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Des membres de l’unité de ravitaillement naval à bord du navire à moteur ASTERIX retiennent le filin d’écartement lors d’un ravitaillement en mer avec le NCSM MONTREAL au cours de l’opération PROJECTION INDO – PACIFIC, le 28 mars 2023, au large de la Nouvelle Écosse.

Photo : Mat 1 Taylor Congdon, Forces armées canadiennes

Members of multiple nations conduct a firepower demonstration for media and special guests during Operation REASSURANCE at Camp Adazi, Latvia on March 29, 2023.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Des membres de plusieurs pays font une démonstration de puissance de feu pour les médias et les invités d’honneur au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, au Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 29 mars 2023.

Photo : Forces armées canadiennes

The CH-146 Griffon air crews finish refueling the helicopter at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali during Operation PRESENCE on August 5, 2018.

Photo: MCpl Jennifer Kusche, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

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Des membres de l’équipage aérien d’un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon ravitaillent l’hélicoptère en carburant, au Camp Castor, à Gao, au Mali, au cours de l’opération PRESENCE, le 5 août 2018.

Photo: Cplc Jennifer Kusche, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes

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A CH-146 Griffon helicopter participates in an escort mission during Operation PRESENCE-MALI on February 28, 2019.

Photo: Corporal François Charest, 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (430 Tac Hel Sqn)

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Un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon participe à une mission d'escorte dans le cadre de l’opération PRESENCE-MALI, le 28 février 2019.

Photo : Caporal François Charest, 430e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères (430 ETAH)

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Sailor 1st Class Samuel David and Sailor 3rd Class Ariel Barnes of Naval Replenishment Unit ASTERIX during a Replenishment at Sea with Spanish Frigate Reina Sofía onboard Motor Vessel ASTERIX as part of Operation SAVANNE on 02 May 2023.

Photo: S1 Taylor Congdon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Le matelot de 1re classe Samuel David et le matelot de 3e classe Ariel Barnes, membres de l’unité de ravitaillement naval ASTERIX, à bord du navire à moteur ASTERIX lors d’un ravitaillement en mer avec la frégate espagnole Reina Sofía au cours de l’opération SAVANNE, le 2 mai 2023.

Photo : Mat 1 Taylor Congdon, Forces armées canadiennes

This morning (Tuesday 1 February 2022), we executed warrants at six properties in the Chadderton area.

A 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

A second 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

A 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

A 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

A 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape and trafficking a person within the UK for sexual exploitation.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Gabel - an investigation into the child sexual exploitation of two teenage girls in 2012/2013.

Inspector Nick Helme, of GMP's Oldham district, said: "This morning's action at several properties in the Chadderton area was a result of just one of a number of ongoing investigations into historic child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester.

"I can assure members of the public and warn offenders that investigating this type of crime is a top priority for the force. Regardless of time passed, dedicated teams in a specialist unit leave no stone unturned whilst gathering evidence to make arrests with the intention of bringing suspects to face justice.

"I hope these warrants build public trust and confidence that Greater Manchester Police is committed to fighting, preventing and reducing CSE to keep people safe and care for victims - giving them the faith they need in the force to come forward.

Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. We offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by telephoning 0161 276 6515.

-Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call us on 0161 273 4500 or email us at help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk

- Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to boys and men in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.

Soldiers from the 16th Battalion of the Polish 6th Airborne Brigade and Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment storm a bridge as part of a joint exercise during Operation REASSURANCE on July 30, 2014.

Photo: Cpl Mark Schombs, 4 CDSG Garrison Petawawa Imaging

Des soldats du 16e Bataillon de la 6e Brigade aéroportée de la Pologne et de la compagnie Mike du 3e Bataillon, The Royal Canadian Regiment prennent un pont d’assaut, le 30 juillet 2014, au cours d’un exercice interarmées mené dans le cadre de l’opération Reassurance.

Photo : Cpl Mark Schombs, GS 4 Div C, Imagerie de la Garnison Petawawa

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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

A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed with the Air Task Force - Prestwick walks along side of a CC-130J Hercules on 12 October 2022, at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Prestwick, United Kingdom.

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Un membre des Forces armées canadiennes affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne – Prestwick marche à côté d’un avion CC-130J Hercules, le 12 octobre 2022, à l’aéroport de Glasgow Prestwick, à Prestwick, au Royaume-Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

Echo Battery, members from 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery with the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia, conduct a live fire exercise using the M777 Howitzer at camp Ādaži, Latvia on 19 August 2018.

Photo: eFP BG ROTO 3 LATVIA Imagery

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A CH-146 Griffon helicopter lands during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT in Nunavut on 24 August 2022.

Please credit: Corporal Parker Salustro, Canadian Armed Forces photo.

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Un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon atterrit au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT, au Nunavut, le 24 août 2022.

Photo : Caporal Parker Salustro, Forces armées canadiennes

A member of the Canadian Armed Forces conducts a live-fire exercise as part of Operation REASSURANCE at Camp Adazi, Latvia, on January 2, 2023.

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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Un membre des Forces armées canadiennes participe à un exercice de tir réel dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, au Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 2 janvier 2023.

Photo : Forces armées canadiennes

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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

This morning, Thursday 2 February 2017, officers executed warrants at addresses across Miles Platting and Ancoats.

The warrants were executed as part of Operation Rudow a multi-agency operation targeting organised crime and the supply of drugs across Greater Manchester.

Chief Inspector Andy Cunliffe, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: "Drugs ruin lives and destroy communities. We will systematically root out and dismantle groups that seek to profit from flooding our streets with drugs.

"Today, we have made arrests after executing warrants across North Manchester.

"By sharing information with our partners, we are better equipped to tackle organised crime and make it impossible for them to profit from it.

"I'd like to thank the community who came forward with information that has proved vital in making this enforcement action a success.

“We still however, need people to come forward with information to prevent people from benefiting from the proceeds of crime at the demise of others. If you know about it, report it.

"Organised crime has no place on the streets of Greater Manchester and we will continue to work tirelessly to remove the scourge of criminal gangs."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

A British soldier with The Royal Lancers sits in the observation hatch of a Foxhound protected patrol vehicle, during urban operations training alongside Ukrainian recruits and soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry during Operation UNIFIER on 9 February 2023 in the United Kingdom.

Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

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Un soldat britannique des Royal Lancers est assis dans la trappe d’observation d’un véhicule de patrouille protégé Foxhound lors d’un entraînement aux opérations en zone urbaine, aux côtés de recrues ukrainiennes et de soldats du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, le 9 février 2023, au Royaume-Uni.

Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes

The embarked Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG) onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s performs close quarter combat training during Operation REASSURANCE on January 30, 2018.

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Le Groupe des opérations tactiques maritimes qui se trouve à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) St. John’s effectue un entraînement de combat rapproché au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 30 janvier 2018.

Photo : Caporal Tony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation

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Yesterday, Wednesday 5 June 2013, over 120 officers from Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Police, took part in a day of action to reduce criminality on the roads and improve road safety.

The operation, commanded by Superintendent Thompson and coordinated by Greater Manchester Police, saw vehicle check sites set up in Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside force areas, supported by partners from the Environment Agency, Trading Standards, RSPCA, VOSA and HMRC.

GMP's Anpr Intercept, Traffic Enforcement teams and Road Policing units conducted enforcement throughout the region, supported by Traffic PCSO's.

Officers from GMP's Tactical Aid and Tactical Dog Units were deployed at the sites to provide specialist search capability.

Highways Agency staff also supported the operation by providing assistance to officers and distributing road safety leaflets to motorists.

The operation generated a large volume of media interest, resulting in the several interviews being provided by Superintendent Thompson and Chief Inspector Buckle to ITV National and Regional News, Crime Watch Road Show and a number of local radio stations.

The day saw over 300 vehicles stopped, 7 offenders arrested for a variety of offences including, possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, assault and theft of two motor vehicles.

192 motorists were breathalysed, contributing to the ACPO national drink drive campaign, 223 motorists dealt with under Road Traffic Act legislation and 19 vehicles seized for being driven without insurance, licence or in an anti social manner.

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

www.gmp.police.uk

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

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

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

Master Corporal Samantha Yeadon, an Avionics Systems Technician from 12 Wing Shearwater spreads the blades of a CH-148 Cyclone on the flight deck of HMCS HALIFAX during Operation REASSURANCE on 16 May 2022.

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La caporale chef Samantha Yeadon, technicienne en systèmes avioniques de la 12e Escadre Shearwater, déplie les pales d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone sur le pont d’envol du NCSM HALIFAX au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 16 mai 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes

This morning my train was the one used for Operation North Pole (ONP). We met this train last weekend to sing carols while the Crystal Lake Fire Department handed out lunches to the special riders. www.operationnorthpole.org

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Shooting through Longbridge, Rail Operations Group Class 37s 800 and 884 race towards the Camp Hill Line, working the return leg of the "Class 37/8 Thrash Bash" railtour (down on TOPS as 1Z38 Worcester Shrub Hill-Derby, via the Camp Hill Line, the Sutton Park Line, Soho Jct, Birmingham New Street, Nuneaton and Leicester). What a fantastic sight!

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet flies over Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base during Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force - Romania on October 28, 2021.

Photo by: Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un chasseur CF-188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne –Roumanie de l’opération REASSURANCE survole la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu, le 28 octobre 2021.

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

A Royal Canadian Air Force member from HMCS MONTREAL's Helicopter Air Detachment, marshals a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter call sign Strider, before commencing flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on March 1, 2022.

Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Un membre du détachement aérien dâhélicoptères de lâAviation royale canadienne à bord du NCSM MONTREAL guide un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone dont lâindicatif dâappel est Strider avant le début des opérations de vol dans la Méditerranée, au cours de lâopération REASSURANCE, le 1er mars 2022.

Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes

Corporal Morgan Gamborski, a Medical Technician from 1st Field Ambulance provides care to a Ukrainian refugee in a reception centre in support of Operation REASSURANCE in Warsaw, Poland on April 26, 2022.

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La caporale Morgan Gamborski, technicienne médicale au sein de la 1re Ambulance de campagne, prodigue des soins à un réfugié ukrainien dans un centre d’accueil, à l’appui de l’opération REASSURANCE, à Varsovie, en Pologne, le 26 avril 2022.

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

On this day 1000 British bombers dropped 5000 tons of bombs on German gun batteries in preparation for D-Day. I wonder if the quarryman who chiselled this into the slate hoped for the end of all wars? Sadly, mankind still hasn't learnt and suffering continues and will continue for a long time to come. Doesn't it just make you want to sit and weep. :-(

Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG) Tiger Team and Royal Canadian Navy Ship’s Boarding Party members conduct pistol training on the flight deck of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s during Operation REASSURANCE, off the Norwegian coast on February 21, 2018.

Photo: Corporal Tony Chand, Formation Imaging Services

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L’équipe spéciale du Groupe des opérations tactiques maritimes (GOTM) et des membres de l'équipe d'arraisonnement des navires de la Marine royale canadienne s'exercent au pistolet sur le pont d'envol du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) St. John's dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE, au large de la Norvège, le 21 février 2018.

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USCGC TAHOMA (left) and HDMS TRITON (right), traverse the Eternity Fjord in Greenland ahead of HMCS GLACE BAY (not pictured) during Operation NANOOK 2020 on August 15, 2020.

Photo by Corporal David Veldman, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

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L’USCGC TAHOMA (à gauche) et le HDMS TRITON (à droite), qui se trouvent devant le NCSM GLACE BAY (ne figure pas sur la photo), traversent le fjord Eternity au Groenland, au cours de l’opération NANOOK 2020, le 15 août 2020.

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A CH-147F Chinook helicopter and crews prepare an underslung load to resupply UN forces from Camp Castor in Gao, Mali on September 11, 2018.

Photo: Corporal Ken Beliwicz

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The Land Task Force conducts a robust presence patrol increasing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Arctic presence and projecting CAF capabilities in the north as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22 in the northern Northwest Territories. February 24, 2022.

Photo by: Master Corporal Jax Kennedy, Joint Task Force (North), Canadian Armed Forces photo

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La Force opérationnelle terrestre effectue une patrouille de présence renforcée permettant d’accroître la présence des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) dans l’Arctique et de faire connaître leurs capacités dans le Nord au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22, dans le nord des Territoires du Nord Ouest, le 22 février 2022.

Photo : Caporal chef Jax Kennedy, Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord), Forces armées canadiennes

An aircraft technician from Air Task Force – Iraq (ATF-I) marshals a CP-140 Aurora aircraft during Operation IMPACT on January 4, 2017.

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Un technicien d’aéronefs de la Force opérationnelle aérienne en Irak (FOA-I) dirige un appareil CP-140 Aurora pendant l’opération IMPACT, le 4 janvier 2017.

Photo : Op IMPACT, MDN

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43156 leads 1H55 12:00 St Pancras to Manchester Piccadilly "Operation Rio" service into it's destination. 9/9/2004. 43190 was on the rear.

This morning (2 September 2022), officers smashed through the doors of 17 properties in the north, south and centre of Manchester, as part of a dedicated day of action to target criminals linked to the supply of drugs across the region.

The warrants were carried out simultaneously in areas including Wythenshawe, Whalley Range, Gorton, Longsight and Moss Side.

Today’s day of action was undertaken as part of ‘Operation Safer Manchester’ which is a City of Manchester based partnership initiative to crack down on crime in key areas affecting local residents including drugs, burglary, robbery and vehicle related crime.

Chief Superintendent Rob Cousen, of GMPs City of Manchester district, said: “Drug related criminality can have a devastating impact, destroying the lives of vulnerable people and creating the funds for organised crime groups to grow and further infiltrate our communities.

“The fight to crack down on drug supply never stops and today’s day of action is just an example of the work we do on a daily basis across Greater Manchester to keep the public safe.

“As always, and especially with drug related crime, we rely heavily on information from the public to help us to identify offenders so we can take them off our streets. I’d like to appeal today to anyone who knows anything about drug dealing happening in their local area, or anyone who may have suspicions about it happening, to contact police. This can be done anonymously by calling Crimestoppers and really does make a difference”.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, or via our Live Chat service at: www.gmp.police.uk. Call Crimestoppers on 08000 555 111.

Would you like to make a real difference to our communities and help us make Greater Manchester a safer place to live? We are recruiting police officers in a number of exciting and rewarding roles.

For more information and to apply, visit: via gmp.police.uk/recruitment.

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RICHMOND, Virginia – A weeklong, large-scale gang enforcement operation, labeled “Operation Washout” wrapped up on May 24, resulting in 90 arrests of alleged violent offenders and fugitives.

The U.S. Marshals Service led multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies working around the clock May 20-24, concentrating their efforts primarily on known gang members wanted in the Richmond and Tri-Cities areas. Of the 90 arrests, 22 were documented gang members. Many other arrests were of suspected gang members or associates. Additional state and federal prosecutions are pending on those arrested where drug, gun or other crime evidence was seized during or subsequent to the person’s arrest.

The U.S. Marshals Service’s national fugitive initiative known as Operation Washout is deployed to local communities to bring immediate relief from violent, gang-related crime. The collaborative law enforcement effort is focused on targeting and arresting violent fugitives wanted for high-profile crimes such as homicide, felony assault and sexual assault, illegal possession of firearms, illegal drug distribution, robbery and arson.

Photo by Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals

An Aviation Systems Technician from Air Task Force - Iraq marshals a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet into position at Camp Patrice Vincent during Operation IMPACT on January 18, 2015.

Photo: OP Impact, DND

Un technicien en systèmes aéronautiques de la Force opérationnelle aérienne – Iraq guide un chasseur à réaction CF18 Hornet en position au camp Patrice-Vincent, lors de l’opération Impact, le 18 janvier 2015.

Photo : Op Impact, MDN

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Rail Operations Group Class 57 57312 "Solway Princess" approaching Doncaster Works Wabtec on 5e32 0952 Ely Papworth Yard - Doncaster Works Wabtec on 29/01/2019

Brigadier-General (BGen) Timothy Arsenault, Commander Joint Task Force IMPACT and Task Force Central (JTF-I/TF-C) poses in a group photo with the Royal 22e Régiment members presently deployed with Operation IMPACT, in Bcharre, Lebanon on January 21, 2022.

Please credit: Sailor 1st Class Anne-Marie Brisson, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Photo de groupe du brigadier général (Bgén) Timothy Arsenault, commandant de la Force opérationnelle interarmées IMPACT et de la Force opérationnelle du Centre (FOI-I/FO-C), en compagnie des membres du Royal 22e Régiment actuellement en déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération IMPACT, à Bcharré, au Liban, le 21 janvier 2022.

Photo : Matelot de 1re classe Anne-Marie Brisson, Forces armées canadiennes

Special operations Airmen from the 321st Special Tactics Squadron and the 56th Rescue Squadron load a zodiac boat with gear that was dropped from the MC-130J Commando II into the water Nov. 4, 2014, off the coastline of Ipswich, England. The Airmen conducted amphibious special operations procedures throughout the week. The 321st STS is based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, and the 56th RS operates out of RAF Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

A crewmember aboard HMCS MONCTON launches the PUMA for a flight familiarization during Operation CARIBBE in the Caribbean Sea, February 2, 2021.

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Members of Canadian and German Forces participate in a combat casualty exercise in Mali during Operation PRESENCE-Mali on December 17, 2018.

Photo: Corporal Ken Beliwicz

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A member of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec’s Naval Tactical Operations Group climbs onto the ship from a Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat during a training session while sailing in the Mediterranean Sea on August 24, 2018 during Operation REASSURANCE.

Photo: MCpl Andre Maillet, MARPAC Imaging Services

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Traffic Technicians exiting a Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster at the staging area for Operation SAVANNE23 in Jordan on April 27, 2023.

Image Credit: Master Corporal Bryan Carter, Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) – Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Des techniciens des mouvements descendent d’un avion CC-177 Globemaster de l’Aviation royale canadienne dans la zone d’étape de l’opération SAVANNE23, en Jordanie, le 27 avril 2023.

Photo : Caporal chef Bryan Carter, Groupe de soutien des Forces canadiennes (Ottawa-Gatineau) –Services d’imagerie, Forces armées canadiennes

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An initiative to strengthen community spirit and tackle crime in Halliwell was launched this week by police and Bolton Council.

Operation Viking, which will run for 12 weeks, will see more officers working in the area and focusing in particular on those who trade in stolen goods.

To mark the launch of the operation, raids were carried out at addresses in Halliwell and other areas of the town, resulting in 8 arrests.

Reassurance leaflets were delivered to neighbouring premises and households as the raids were executed, and messages were sent out on Twitter to inform people what was happening.

Following the raids a community event was staged at the ‘Cop Shop’ mobile police station in the heart of the area.

The event was attended by key members of the Viking team, including local police officers, the council’s community safety team and local council members, and allowed residents and businesses to talk to those involved and ask questions about the initiative.

The community safety team handed out crime prevention materials and newsletters focusing on Halliwell, and community volunteers were on hand to inform people about the work they do. Police mascot ‘Pippa the Panda’ was also available to hand out stickers and balloons to children.

Chief Inspector Carol Martin, who is leading on Operation Viking, said: “This fresh injection of officers is intended to support the good work that is already being done in Halliwell by the local neighbourhood policing team. As well as working closely with the council, we want the community to get involved by offering solutions to problems, or by approaching us with any information about criminal activity.

“It is vital that we work together to drive down crime in the area, and I would urge people to always say no if they are offered stolen goods, as there is a victim behind each one. Finally, I have a simple message for anyone selling such items – we are committed to rooting out offenders, and we will use all our powers to bring you to justice.”

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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.

Captain Alexandre Kingsbury, a pilot onboard HMCS HALIFAX prepares to take off in a CH-148 Cyclone off the air deck during Operation REASSURANCE on 12 May 2022.

Please credit: Pte Connor Bennett, Canadian Armed Forces photo

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Le capitaine Alexandre Kingsbury, pilote à bord du NCSM HALIFAX, s’apprête à quitter le pont d’envol à bord d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 12 mai 2022.

Photo : Sdt Connor Bennett, Forces armées canadiennes