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Dawn raids saw six people arrested by police as part of an investigation into gas explosion cash machine attacks.
A further person was arrested for unrelated drug offences.
This morning (Wednesday 26 June 2019) officers executed warrants at nine addresses as part of Operation Benson – launched in response to incidents involving the theft of money from ATMs.
Warrants were executed by GMP at Oldham Road, Uxbridge Street and Garden Walk in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as on Robinson Street, Caroline Street and Handley Close in Stockport.
The action was supported by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit – Disruption Team.
Further warrants were executed on Woodlands Close, Tintwistle and Lea Fold, Solihull by Derbyshire Police and West Midlands Police respectively on behalf of GMP.
Police arrested:-
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 34-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and conspiracy to burgle.
A 30-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle and money laundering.
A 33-year-old woman for conspiracy to burgle.
A 28-year-old man for possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.
Detective Sergeant Phil Kennedy said: “Thanks to the excellent work of our officers; colleagues within other force areas and SaferCash partners, we have been able to bring six people into custody this morning.
“Additionally, we have a further person in custody for drugs offences.
“These raids came as the result of extensive intelligence gathering and show our determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of crimes.
“Today’s operation is a response to various types of ATM attacks– including those which use gas explosions to access monies, endangering the lives of anyone caught nearby.
“While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life, a small minority think it acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality.
“We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities.
“If you believe someone to be involved in criminality, contact police immediately. Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police have launched a crackdown on fraudsters and their ‘money mules’ who have moved £4.1million of illicit cash through bank accounts in Greater Manchester in just five months.
Offenders launder cash acquired through fraud, deception and theft through the accounts of others in order to ensure there is no connection between them and the initial crime, which has often seen them con innocent people into handing over large amounts of cash.
Today, officers executed warrants at addresses across North Manchester targeting a group who received over £75,000 from victims who were scammed into paying money into an account by someone claiming to be a County Court bailiff.
The action forms part of a three-month operation – codenamed Ranger – which has seen 14 people arrested and 14 warrants executed so far.
Money mules are recruited by fraudsters to take funds into their bank account for a fee before it is then transferred or withdrawn.
They are the first people to handle the cash and play a key role in every fraud - without them the money could not be transferred from the victim and released to offenders as profit, or to fund further criminal activity.
Detective Inspector Martin Hopkinson said: “These fraudsters prey on the vulnerable twice - first through conning the money from trusting individuals and then again by filtering those ill-gotten gains through numerous bank accounts.
"Pursuing the bank account owners - the money mules themselves - allows us to streamline investigations, increase the amount of cases we can investigate and bring more offenders to justice.
“We believe that by reaching the account holders, we reduce the access points for fraudsters - creating a hostile environment in which to operate and stopping illegitimate cash getting into the hands of criminals.
“These underhand tactics will not be tolerated. The illegal funds finance more serious and violent crime which can destroy communities.
“We urge people who are approached to consider their actions before taking part in such a deal. There's no such thing as easy money, and a criminal record is the only thing you'll gain from it."
Between October 2015 and February 2016, GMP recorded 1,475 fraud crimes, of which 490 (33%) were solely in relation to money mules, amounting to £4.1million of fraudulently obtained funds.
During 2014/15 GMP recorded over 4,600 fraud related crimes and it is anticipated that this figure will rise to over 5,500 during the year 2015/16.
A typical fraud investigation can take in the region of 12 to 15 months to complete, targeting the initial fraud offence and following the stolen funds through a complex web of transfers, each representing a money laundering offence.
If you suspect fraud is being committed in your area call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Members of the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Air Force Band and Governor General’s Foot Guards Band rehearse their roles as part of the funeral service and celebration of life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa, Ontario on 15 September 2022.
Please Credit: Corporal Jonathan King, Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa/Gatineau) Imaging Services.
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Des membres de la Musique centrale des Forces armées canadiennes, de la Musique de l’Aviation royale canadienne et de la Musique du Governor General’s Foot Guard sont en répétition en vue de leur participation au service commémoratif et à la célébration de la vie de Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II, à Ottawa, en Ontario, le 15 septembre 2022.
Photo : Caporal Jonathan King, Services d’imagerie du Groupe de soutien des Forces canadiennes (Ottawa-Gatineau)
A crew member from the CC-130 Hercules provides force protection while the aircraft is being loaded at the airfield in Gao, Mali during Operation PRESENCE-Mali on July 10, 2018.
Photo: MCpl Jennifer Kusche
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Police have launched a crackdown on fraudsters and their ‘money mules’ who have moved £4.1million of illicit cash through bank accounts in Greater Manchester in just five months.
Offenders launder cash acquired through fraud, deception and theft through the accounts of others in order to ensure there is no connection between them and the initial crime, which has often seen them con innocent people into handing over large amounts of cash.
Today, officers executed warrants at addresses across North Manchester targeting a group who received over £75,000 from victims who were scammed into paying money into an account by someone claiming to be a County Court bailiff.
The action forms part of a three-month operation – codenamed Ranger – which has seen 14 people arrested and 14 warrants executed so far.
Money mules are recruited by fraudsters to take funds into their bank account for a fee before it is then transferred or withdrawn.
They are the first people to handle the cash and play a key role in every fraud - without them the money could not be transferred from the victim and released to offenders as profit, or to fund further criminal activity.
Detective Inspector Martin Hopkinson said: “These fraudsters prey on the vulnerable twice - first through conning the money from trusting individuals and then again by filtering those ill-gotten gains through numerous bank accounts.
"Pursuing the bank account owners - the money mules themselves - allows us to streamline investigations, increase the amount of cases we can investigate and bring more offenders to justice.
“We believe that by reaching the account holders, we reduce the access points for fraudsters - creating a hostile environment in which to operate and stopping illegitimate cash getting into the hands of criminals.
“These underhand tactics will not be tolerated. The illegal funds finance more serious and violent crime which can destroy communities.
“We urge people who are approached to consider their actions before taking part in such a deal. There's no such thing as easy money, and a criminal record is the only thing you'll gain from it."
Between October 2015 and February 2016, GMP recorded 1,475 fraud crimes, of which 490 (33%) were solely in relation to money mules, amounting to £4.1million of fraudulently obtained funds.
During 2014/15 GMP recorded over 4,600 fraud related crimes and it is anticipated that this figure will rise to over 5,500 during the year 2015/16.
A typical fraud investigation can take in the region of 12 to 15 months to complete, targeting the initial fraud offence and following the stolen funds through a complex web of transfers, each representing a money laundering offence.
If you suspect fraud is being committed in your area call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
CF-18 Hornets take off from Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK) Air Base in Romania, to return to Canada during Operation REASSURANCE, December 1, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Eric Chaput, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des chasseurs CF-18 Hornet quittent la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu (MK), en Roumanie, pour revenir au Canada au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 1er décembre 2022.
Photo : Caporal Eric Chaput, Forces armées canadiennes
Members of the Naval Boarding Party team train in close quarters combat drills during a simulated exercise aboard HMCS MONTREAL, while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea on March 10, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
The IFOR mission also attached particular importance to reconstruction. British Royal Engineers build permanent bridges clear of the water, on good foundations, to re-open the route to heavy traffic.
Members of the Air Detachment and various boatswains onboard HMCS WINNIPEG conduct SWOAD training with the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, callsign Guardian, during Operation PROJECTION while sailing in the South China Sea on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien et divers manœuvriers à bord du NCSM WINNIPEG participent à une instruction de l’équipe du navire sans détachement aérien (SWOAD) avec l’hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone dont l’indicatif d’appel est Guardian, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, alors qu’ils naviguent dans la mer de Chine méridionale, le mercredi 5 octobre 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes
A Royal Canadian Navy clearance diver from the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) returns to the Zodiac watercraft during Operation OPEN SPIRIT near Muhu Island, Estonia, on May 21, 2018.
Photo: Cpl Desiree T. Bourdon, Operation OPEN SPIRIT
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Sailors from HMCS FREDERICTON hoist a Zodiac after successfully completing a person-overboard exercise in the Mediterranean Sea as part of Operation REASSURANCE on 12 February 2023.
Please credit: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des marins du NCSM FREDERICTON remontent un zodiac à bord du navire après avoir terminé avec succès un exercice de récupération d’un homme à la mer dans la Méditerranée, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 12 février 2023.
Photo : Cpl Noé Marchon, Forces armées canadiennes
HMCS WINNIPEG conducts a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with JSS IZUMO off the port side during Operation PROJECTION while sailing in the South China Sea on September 29, 2022.
Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
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Le NCSM WINNIPEG effectue un ravitaillement en mer (REM) avec le JSS IZUMO, à bâbord, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, alors qu’il navigue en mer de Chine méridionale, le 29 septembre 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, technicienne en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes
A Royal Canadian Navy member fires a warning shot during a Force Protection exercise aboard HMCS SUMMERSIDE during Operation CARIBBE off the coast of Haiti on November 22, 2020.
Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer
Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne tire un coup de semonce lors d’un exercice de la protection de la force à bord du NCSM SUMMERSIDE au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, au large d’Haïti, le 22 novembre 2020.
Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques
Canadian Armed Forces Military Police and firefighters participate in a Combat First Aid Course given by the United States Marine Corps during Operation IMPACT in Kuwait on January 27, 2016.
Photo: Op IMPACT, DND
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Des membres de la police militaire et des pompiers des Forces armées canadiennes participent à un cours de secourisme en situation de combat donné par le United States Marine Corps dans le cadre de l’opération IMPACT, au Koweït, le 27 janvier 2016.
Photo : Op IMPACT, MDN
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German tanker FGS Spessert’s fueling probe comes over to Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship HALIFAX as part of a replenishment at sea during Operation REASSURANCE, in the Fjords of Norway on 10 February, 2021.
Please credit: Sailor First Class Bryan Underwood, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Afghan refugees who supported Canada’s mission in Afghanistan wait to board buses after arriving in Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport on August 13, 2021.
Please credit: Cpl Rachael Allen, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des réfugiés afghans qui ont soutenu la mission du Canada en Afghanistan attendent pour monter à bord d’autobus après leur arrivée au Canada, à l’aéroport international Pearson de Toronto, le 13 août 2021.
Photo : Cpl Rachael Allen, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Members of HMCS WINNIPEG (FFH 338) conduct a Fire Training Exercise for Executive Officer’s Delight to keep personnel trained and ready during Operation PROJECTION while sailing the Pacific Ocean, August 17, 2022.
Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres d’équipage du NCSM WINNIPEG (FFH 338) participent à un exercice d’entraînement à la lutte contre les incendies à la demande du commandant en second pour veiller à ce que le personnel soit formé et prêt à intervenir, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 17 août 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes
Operation Night Watch is the largest and most wide-ranging research and conservation project in the history of Rembrandt’s masterpiece. The goal of Operation Night Watch is the long-term preservation of the painting.
Captain Banan Al-Aubiydy, Liaison Officer for the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), discusses a position on the Sinai map to Major Palomino from the Colombian National Army in the Tactical Operations Centre of the MFO North Camp in El Gorah, Egypt during Operation CALUMET on March 25, 2019.
Photo: Sergeant Vincent Carbonneau, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Le capitaine Banan Al-Aubiydy, officier de liaison de la Force multinationale et Observateurs (FMO), discute d’une position sur la carte du Sinaï avec le major Palominode l’Armée nationale colombienne, au centre tactique des opérations du Camp Nord de la FMO, à El Gorah, en Égypte, au cours de l’opération CALUMET, le 25 mars 2019.
Photo : Sergent Vincent Carbonneau, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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Nov. 10, 2010 – Operation Ice Bridge, South Pole Flight #2
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A McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) CF-18 Hornet (official military designation CF-188) (S/N 188750) sits on the tarmac awaiting its next mission during Operation IMPACT in Kuwait on February 5, 2015.
Police seized 41 vehicles during a two-day traffic operation earlier this week.
Officers were out in force with partner agencies as part of Operation Unity, which targeted a range of offences on the roads.
Check sites were set up in Gorton, Eastlands, Bolton and Manchester and during the course of the two days 575 vehicles were stopped.
Twelve vehicles were seized for being used illegally in the UK, 24 vehicles were seized for no insurance, two were seized for being driven without a licence and three were seized by the DVLA.
Police also issued 100 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists, including 43 to drivers using a mobile phone and 16 for seatbelt offences.
The Drive & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) issued 55 prohibitions to commercial drivers for vehicle defects.
One vehicle was dealt with for red diesel, six taxi drivers were suspended and a 50-year old man was arrested on suspicion of two robberies in Tameside and remains in police custody for questioning.
Sergeant Garry Lyle from GMP’s Traffic Enforcement Unit said: “Partners and officers came together over the last two days to target offenders and send a stark reminder out to motorists that we will not let them compromise the safety of others on our roads.
“The Traffic Enforcement Unit deals with offences such as these on a daily basis but not to the same extent. We’re really grateful to our partners for assisting us throughout the operation and look forward to doing more of the same in the very near future.”
To report a crime please call police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
To keep up-to-date with GMP’s Traffic Unit, follow them on twitter - @gmptraffic
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The Enhanced Naval Boarding Party returns to Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG after conducting training with Portuguese Flagship DON FRANCISCO DE ALMEIDA in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean during Operation REASSURANCE on September 1, 2015.
Photo: Cpl Stuart MacNeil, HMCS WINNIPEG
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L’équipe d’arraisonnement renforcée des navires retourne au Navire canadien de Sa Majesté WINNIPEG après avoir participé à un exercice d’entraînement avec le navire amiral portugais DON FRANCISCO DE ALMEIDA, dans la zone orientale de l’océan Atlantique, le 1er septembre 2015.
Photo : Cpl Stuart MacNeil, NCSM WINNIPEG
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HMCS GLACE BAY sails through the Atlantic Ocean in the early morning sun during Operation PROJECTION on January 30, 2020.
Photo by: Corporal Yongku Kang, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Le NCSM GLACE BAY navigue dans l’océan Atlantique au lever du soleil au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 30 janvier 2020.
Photo : Caporal Yongku Kang, Forces armées canadiennes
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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.
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.
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet Pilot takes off for a combat training flight during Operation REASSURANCE - Air Task Force Romania at Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Air Base, Romania, October 7, 2020.
Photo by: S1 Zach Barr, Air Task Force Romania
Un pilote de CF-18 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne s’envole en vue de participer à un vol d’entraînement au combat au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE – Force opérationnelle aérienne Roumanie, à la base aérienne Mihail Kogӑlniceanu, en Roumanie, le 7 octobre 2020.
Photo : Mat 1 Zach Barr, Force opérationnelle aérienne Roumanie
A sailor stands as a lookout during HMCS MONTREAL's departure from Catania, Italy, during Operation REASSURANCE on February 21, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un marin monte la garde lors du départ du NCSM MONTREAL de Catane, en Italie, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 21 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
This photo was captured by OPS-SAT, ESA’s space laboratory, orbiting at an altitude of over 500 km. Credit: ESA.
Members of the Air Detachment onboard HMCS WINNIPEG conduct a vertical replenishment from USNS Big Horn supplying USS Higgins with the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, callsign Guardian, during Operation PROJECTION while sailing in the South China Sea on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Photo: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres du détachement aérien à bord du NCSM WINNIPEG exécutent un ravitaillement vertical afin de ravitailler l’USS Higgins à partir du navire USNS Big Horn avec l’hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone dont l’indicatif d’appel est Guardian, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, alors qu’ils naviguent dans la mer de Chine méridionale, le dimanche 2 octobre 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes
U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) members conduct a boarding exercise with HMCS BRANDON and HMCS SASKATOON in the Pacific Ocean, March 2, 2021.
Photo Credit: Op CARIBBE PAO, HMCS BRANDON, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Des membres du détachement d’application de la loi (LEDET) de la garde côtière américaine mènent un exercice d’arraisonnement avec le NCSM BRANDON et le NCSM SASKATOON dans l’océan Pacifique, le 2 mars 2021.
Photo : OAP, Op CARIBBE, NCSM BRANDON, Forces armées canadiennes
HMCS FREDERICTON’s members waive to HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH II during a sail past between the two vessels during Operation REASSURANCE, June 4, 2020.
Please credit: Cpl Simon Arcand, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Des membres d’équipage du NCSM FREDERICTON envoient la main au HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH II alors que les deux navires passent à proximité l’un de l’autre au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 4 juin 2020.
Photo : Cpl Simon Arcand, Forces armées canadiennes
transport personnel and equipment to the Grant High Arctic Data Communications System (HADCS) on June 11, 2016 during Operation NEVUS.
Photo: PO2 Belinda Groves, Task Force Imagery Technician
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Des membres du 430 e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères de la Base des Forces canadiennes Valcartier transportent du personnel et de l’équipement vers l’emplacement du système de transmission de données de l’ExtrêmeArctique, le 11 juin 2016, au cours de l’opération NEVUS.
Photo : M2 Belinda Groves, technicienne en imagerie de la force opérationnelle
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Military medical personnel from 4 Canadian Forces Health Services Group and the Canadian Armed Forces members that comprise Territorial Battle Group 1 stand in front of Holland Christian Homes in Brampton, Ontario, as a drive by show of appreciation from the community passes, on 9 May 2020.
Corporal Justin Dreimanis, 4th Canadian Division Headquarters Public Affairs
Le personnel médical militaire du 4e Groupe des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes et les membres des Forces armées canadiennes du 1er Groupement tactique territorial sont réunis devant le Holland Christian Homes, à Brampton, en Ontario, lors d’un défilé de remerciements organisé par la communauté, le 9 mai 2020.
Caporal Justin Dreimanis, Affaires publiques, Quartier général de la 4e Division du Canada
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
Group photo with the 31 Canadian Brigade Group Commander, during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22 in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut on August 23, 2022.
Credit: Bdr Julia Currie, 31 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs
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Photo de groupe en compagnie du commandant du 31e Groupe brigade du Canada au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNAKPUT 22, à Cambridge Bay, au Nunavut, le 23 août 2022.
Photo : Bdr Julia Currie, Affaires publiques, 31e Groupe brigade du Canada
HMCS MONTREAL conducts an emergency flying station exercise while deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea, on March 23, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un exercice au poste d’envol d’urgence se déroule à bord du NCSM MONTREAL lors son déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans la Méditerranée, le 23 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Today, Thursday 9 November 2017, saw Greater Manchester Police execute warrants at addresses across the Moss Side and Hulme areas of Manchester.
The warrants, which were supported by the Immigration Service, were executed as part of Operation Malham targeting the supply of drugs in South Manchester.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Walker, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: "Over the past 6 months we have had a dedicated team of detectives trawling through community concerns and information about drug supply in the Moss Side and Hulme areas.
“Today, we have made arrests after executing warrants across these areas and I would like to thank the community for working with us, as well as partners, and making this possible.
“Please continue to report anything suspicious to help us stop the criminals benefiting from drug supply and organised crime.
“Drugs never be tolerated by us and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information.
Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The flight crew prepare the CC-130 Hercules for off-loading supplies at the airfield in Gao, Mali in support of Operation PRESENCE-Mali on June 29, 2018.
Photo: Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Six people have been arrested after an operation to tackle the violent theft of jewellery in Stockport.
Operation Monument was set up by Greater Manchester Police to target those suspected of being involved in a series of violent burglaries in Stockport.
The break-ins have been committed at the homes of predominately Asian families with the specific intent of stealing gold jewellery.
During a number of these burglaries the families themselves have been subjected to extreme and unprovoked levels of violence, with offenders using weapons such as knives, bats and crowbars to attack their victims.
Today, Thursday 11 December 2014, Greater Manchester Police carried out ten warrants in the Tameside, North Manchester and Stockport areas of Greater Manchester following an investigation to identify those responsible for these violent burglaries.
As a result, five people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery and remain in police custody for questioning.
One person has also been arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.
As part of the raids, officers have seized a number of vehicles, including off-road motorcycles, some Class A drugs and several thousand pounds in cash.
Detective Sergeant John O’Driscoll from Stockport, said: “Today's action demonstrates our ongoing commitment to dismantling criminals involved in these violent robberies.
“We are aware that there has been a recent spike in incidents where predominately Asian families have been targeted in their own homes and gold jewellery stolen, these criminals are having a serious impact on the Asian community with people no longer feeling safe at home.
"What today is all about is taking a stand against these offenders and sending out a message that we will not allow innocent members of our communities to be terrorised in this way and we will identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
"There are a number of steps we would advise people take to protect themselves against this type of crime. For instance, keeping your jewellery in a safety deposit box at your local bank rather than in your home, or if you would prefer to keep the jewellery at home invest in a good quality safe which complies with official insurance rating standards and is secured to a wall or to the floor.
"Other more simple steps include double-locking your doors and windows, use timer switches on lamps to give the impression somebody is at home or keep a light on in the evening when you leave, consider installing alarms and 'dusk to dawn' security lighting or installing CCTV cameras outside your home."
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.
The convoy leaves Bolton Police Station.
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.”
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.
A crewmember launches a PUMA, a Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aircraft System (MMUAS) from HMCS SUMMERSIDE during Operation CARIBBE off the coast of Jamaica on November 6, 2020.
Photo: Lt Sheila Tham, Public Affairs Officer
Un membre d’équipage lance un PUMA, un système maritime d’aéronef miniature sans pilote (MMUAS), depuis le NCSM SUMMERSIDE au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, au large de la Jamaïque, le 6 novembre 2020.
Photo : Lt Sheila Tham, officière des affaires publiques
A Royal Canadian Navy member aboard HMCS MONTREAL partakes in live-fire training with the C8A2 carbine during Operation REASSURANCE, in the Mediterranean Sea on February 26, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne à bord du NCSM MONTREAL participe à un entraînement de tir réel avec une carabine C8A2, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans la Méditerranée, le 26 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
Soldiers on the Urban Operations course conduct a platoon level final exercise with simunition rounds in order to prepare them for the live fire kill-house range, at the Infantry School Combat Training Center, 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown, New Brunswick, on 29 April 2022.
Please credit: Cpl Dave Michaud, Infantry School CTC, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des soldats participant au cours d’opérations urbaines effectuent un exercice final au niveau du peloton avec des munitions de simulation en préparation à un exercice de tir réel sur une maison d’exercice de tir, au Centre d’instruction au combat de l’École d’infanterie, à la Base de soutien de la 5e Division du Canada (BS 5 Div CA) Gagetown, au Nouveau Brunswick, le 29 avril 2022.
Photo : Cpl Dave Michaud, École d’infanterie, CIC, Forces armées canadiennes
Pilots of the Royal Canadian Air Force conduct systems verification checks on their CF-188 Fighter jets on the flight line in Kuwait on October 29, 2014 during Operation IMPACT.
Photo: Canadian Forces Combat Camera, DND
Des pilotes de l’Aviation royale canadienne effectuent la vérification des systèmes de leurs chasseurs à réaction CF188 sur la ligne de trafic, au Koweït, le 29 octobre 2014, dans le cadre de l’opération IMPACT.
Photo : Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, MDN
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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.
Photo : Caporal Tony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation RP17-2018-0028-02584