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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mules are recruited by fraudsters to take funds into their bank account for a fee before it is then transferred or withdrawn.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.
Dawn raids saw seven people arrested as part of a crackdown on the supply of drugs in Bury.
This morning (Thursday 6 June 2019) a team of officers executed warrants at properties across five addresses in the Heywood and Bury areas.
The warrants were part of Operation Ballerina – set up by GMP to target those believed to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs across Bury.
Four men – aged 26, 65, 58, 22 and 34 – and one woman – aged 28 - have all been arrested on suspicion of supply of Class A drugs.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs.
Officers seized a substantial amount of class B drugs across the properties.
Superintendent Paul Walker, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “We absolutely do not tolerate the supply of drugs, and we will continue to take action if there is any suspicion of offences being committed in Greater Manchester.
“Thanks to the speedy actions of officers this morning, a significant amount of drugs destined for our streets have been seized.
“Operation Ballerina is very much ongoing, and we are continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs across Bury and the wider region.
"Our most powerful tool in the fight against drugs is the information we receive from the community. If you suspect drugs are being used or cultivated in your area, we urge you to get in touch with the police as soon as you can."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9023, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
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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.
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A member of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) covers the arrival of a Polish helicopter at the Drawsko Pomorski training area in Poland on April 28, 2015 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: Land Task Force - OP Reassurance, DND
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Un membre du 3e Bataillon du Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) couvre l’arrivée d’un hélicoptère polonais dans le secteur d’entraînement de Drawsko Pomorski, en Pologne, le 28 avril 2015, au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE.
Photo : Force opérationnelle terrestre - Opération Reassurance, MDN
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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
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
Corporal (Cpl) Shannon Clayton, an Aviation Systems Technician, Cpl Brendan Wales, an Aircraft Structures Technician and Master Corporal Malcom Martin, an Air Weapons Systems Technician, load a torpedo on to a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter during Operation PROJECTION in the Indian Ocean, 14 April 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY, Imagery Technician
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La caporal (Cpl) Shannon Clayton, technicienne en systèmes aéronautiques, le Cpl Brendan Wales, technicien en structures d’aéronefs, et le caporal chef Malcom Martin, technicien en systèmes d’armement aérien, chargent une torpille à bord d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Indien, le 14 avril 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, technicienne en imagerie, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
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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A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet Pilot taxis out for a combat training flight during Operation REASSURANCE - Air Task Force Romania at Mihail Kogӑlniceanu Air Base, Romania, September 29, 2020.
Photo by: S1 Zach Barr, Air Task Force Romania
Un pilote de CF-18 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne roule sur la piste 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 29 septembre 2020.
Photo : Mat 1 Zach Barr, Force opérationnelle aérienne Roumanie
Three people have been arrested following dawn raids aimed at disrupting the supply of drugs and the criminal exploitation of vulnerable adults in Manchester.
Shortly after 6am this morning (Friday 15 March) officers executed search warrants at six addresses in the Beswick area of Manchester.
Three men, two aged 18 and one aged 22 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and engaging in human trafficking for the purpose of criminal exploitation.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Fosbury, an ongoing investigation being led by the City of Manchester Complex Safeguarding Hub into the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children within the Beswick area.
The new multi-agency team* which includes specialist detectives from GMP, has been established to combat the increasing risk of vulnerable people, particularly young people, being sexually and criminally exploited.
Detective Inspector Andy Buckthorpe from GMP’s Complex Safeguarding hub said: “Our aim is to target and disrupt those individuals who seek to exploit children and vulnerable adults and we will take every opportunity to target and prosecute offenders.
“This particular investigation focuses on helping vulnerable people who we believe have been exploited and forced to drug deals in other areas of the UK in what is widely known as ‘County Lines’ offending.
“As a result of the investigation, we have been able to identify a number of vulnerable people within the Manchester area who have been exploited in the most horrendous way by organised criminals and they will now receive bespoke multi-agency support.”
Criminal exploitation or ‘Trapped’ as it is referred to across Greater Manchester is a form of criminal exploitation that sees offenders use children or vulnerable people for the purposes of selling drugs.
They could be trafficked around the local area, or taken to areas with no obvious links or connections and this often involves the victim being subjected to deception, intimidation, violence, financial exploitation and grooming.
Are you being made to commit crime on behalf of someone else? Are you fearful for yourself or your family’s safety? Find out more at: www.programmechallenger.co.uk/Trapped
Anyone with concerns either about themselves or somebody else can contact the police via the LiveChat facility on the GMP website or 101 in a non-emergency situation.
You can also report details anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Always dial 999 when there is an emergency or an immediate threat to life.
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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
Yesterday (Monday 8 November) officers from GMP's Bury Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside Bury community safety partners and other agencies launched Operation Saturn - a multi-agency proactive response aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and other crimes across the district.
The launch follows a recent increase in anti-social behaviour and crime involving young people across the district, including a series of knife point robberies in Bury town centre and a violent disorder at Radcliffe Metrolink station last month, both of which resulted in arrests.
The high-visibility operation will see neighbourhood and specialist officers working closely alongside partners and community stakeholders including youth services and TFGM staff to target specific hotspot areas of ASB & crime across the district.
The operation launched yesterday on the Central Neighbourhood and focused on Bury town centre, Bury East, Redvales and Moorside areas including the Bury transport interchange.
Chief Superintendent Chris Hill of GMP's Bury District said: "Operation Saturn is about getting back to basics and working with partners and communities in the right place and the right time to really make a difference.
"This is about high visibility and getting officers out onto the streets to listen to what our communities have to say and to help provide that protective and reassuring presence. It's also about sending a message to offenders that GMP is here and we will take action wherever it's needed to bring this type of offending right down.
"Yesterday's launch was a really positive step in our commitment to protecting our community and I very much look forward to seeing how this develops and improves over time."
Chief Inspector Jamie Collins of GMP's Bury district said: "The feedback from the Bury communities is that they don’t see enough neighbourhood officers policing there areas."
"Operation Saturn is about putting high visibility uniformed officers into the areas of concern and is just one of the positive steps forward in our pledge to prevent and reduce crime, harm and ASB.
"This operation goes back to the basics of policing and focuses on the importance of high-visibility patrols on our streets and ensuring we are engaging with members of the community, to both understand their concerns for the area and also offer advice and tips of how best to stay keep safe from harm.
"Our communities expect to see us on foot across the district and in their neighbourhoods and we are committed to making this a normality and making our Borough a safe and welcoming place to live."
Bury Council’s cabinet member for communities Councillor Richard Gold said: "We know there have been increasing concerns from residents about anti-social behaviour and it's important that residents feel safe and secure when they're out and about in their own homes. This initiative is great because will help to target those hot spot locations, and with lots of visible officers, will help in the overall fight against anti-social behaviour.
"Seeing more police out on the streets is definitely the way forward and very much helps with community reassurance and I look forward to seeing regular repeat operations of this kind in the area."
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
Members of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship HALIFAX’s deck department take some time out of their busy training schedule for a quick photo during Operation REASSURANCE, in the Fjords of Norway on 10 February, 2021.
Please credit: Sailor First Class Bryan Underwood, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Military Police and Auxiliary Security Forces deployed on Operation IMPACT in Kuwait participate in a shooting range on December 1, 2021.
Please credit: Sailor 1st Class Anne-Marie Brisson, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des policiers militaires et des membres de la force auxiliaire de sécurité en déploiement au Koweït dans le cadre de l’opération IMPACT participent à un exercice de tir, le 1er décembre 2021.
Photo : Matelot de 1re classe Anne-Marie Brisson, Forces armées canadiennes
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
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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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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.
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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Royal Canadian Air Force members, that are part of the Helicopter Air Detachment onboard HMCS MONTREAL, arm an MK.46 Torpedo during Operation REASSURANCE on April 29, 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de l’Aviation royale canadienne faisant partie du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères à bord du NCSM MONTREAL arment une torpille MK.46 au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 29 avril 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, Forces armées canadiennes
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
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
Thirteen suspected members of a prolific south Manchester organised crime group have been arrested by Greater Manchester Police, today, 26 March, 2015.
Following a four-month investigation into the activities of a suspected OCG operating in the south Manchester area, police have today executed a series of warrants across Manchester.
As a result, 12 men and one woman have been arrested in connection with a string of offences, including ram raids, burglaries, and vehicle crime. The thirteen people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to handle stolen property and remain in custody for questioning.
The raids were executed under the banner of Operation Ingot which was set up to tackle the activities of the suspected OCG. Some of the victims of those crimes accompanied officers on the raids so they could see the suspected offenders being arrested and put into the back of police vans.
Cash, mobile phones and stolen property have been seized after the raids.
As part of the operation but not directly connected to the overall investigation, a further three arrests were also made today – a man for possession of a stun gun, another man for possession of drugs and a woman for assisting an offender.
To date, officers believe this OCG may be responsible for up to 50 crimes between July and December of last year, during which more than £400,000 worth of goods have been stolen from innocent members of numerous communities.
Detective Sergeant Alan Hamlin said: "This operation has been four months in the making and is a result of a lengthy investigation into the activities of a suspected organised criminal network - based in south Manchester - that has been causing real heartache and misery in Greater Manchester and beyond its borders.
"Clearly I cannot go into too much detail at this stage given we have made so many arrests, but we believe members of the gang may be responsible for up to 40 crimes including burglaries, ram raids and the supply of drugs.
"As a result, many innocent and law-abiding people have fallen victim to this gang, losing not only money and goods worth up to £400,000 but also being put through huge emotional strain.
"I hope today's action shows those who have been victims of this gang that we will use every available weapon we and other agencies have to disrupt and dismantle these organised criminal networks.
"We know all too well from speaking to residents how destructive and pernicious these gangs can be, and the corrosive effect they can have in our communities. We also know that the answers to tackling organised crime lie in the communities where these people operate, so I would continue to ask residents to take a stand with us and together we can bring about real change.
"These are your communities. They belong to you, not the criminal gangs who try and rule with an iron fist. I want today's action to give residents the confidence that things are different and you can come forward. If you tell us what action needs taking, then through your local police officers and the local authority, we will take it and together we will dismantle these criminal networks."
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.
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
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
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
Royal Canadian Navy sailors stand at attention on the fo'cs'le of HMCS CALGARY as the ship sails into Auckland, New Zealand during Operation PROJECTION, August 4, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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Des marins de la Marine royale canadienne se tiennent au garde à vous sur le gaillard d’avant du NCSM CALGARY, alors que le navire se dirige vers Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 4 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
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
Clearance Diver, Petty Officer 2nd Class Keith Slade rom Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) places C4 explosives on an unexploded ammunition from the shipwreck of HMS RALEIGH that sank in 1922, at L’Anse-Amour, Labrador on May 22, 2017 during Operation RALEIGH.
Photo: Master Seaman Peter Reed, Formation Imaging Services Halifax
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Yesterday, Sunday 29 September, saw Greater Manchester Police working to allow two major protests to take place while ensuring the rest of the city could carry on as normal.
The protests were timed to coincide with the Conservative Party Conference which is currently taking place in the city.
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A member of the Helicopter Air Detachment stands at the door of a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter call sign Strider, while flying over the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on June 2nd, 2022.
Photo by: Corporal Braden Trudeau Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician
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Un membre du détachement aérien d’hélicoptères est debout à la porte d’un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone dont l’indicatif d’appel est Strider, alors qu’il survole la Méditerranée au cours de l’opération REASSURANCE, le 2 juin 2022.
Photo : Caporal Braden Trudeau, technicien en imagerie des Forces armées canadiennes
Members of Camp Canada’s Auxiliary Security Force practice weapon handling drills during Operation IMPACT in Kuwait on 18 April 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des membres de la force auxiliaire de sécurité du Camp Canada s’exercent au maniement des armes au cours de l’opération IMPACT, au Koweït, le 18 avril 2022.
Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes
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.