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On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
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
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Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
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
Ocnița is a city that has embraced a proactive approach to address the impacts of global warming. Through energy-efficient street lighting, the use of solar panels in public facilities, and a commitment to securing investments for climate resilience projects, the city is making significant strides towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
Photo: UNDP Moldova
Seattle Residential Driver Anousone Sadettanh doing a pre-inspection of his truck with headband light -- a proactive addition to WM regulation gear that helps him do his job better and more safely
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
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
Piccadilly - Safe4Summer.
The initiative is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities and reduce or prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB). As part of this, there will be a greater visibility of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers and partners as we work together across crime hot spot areas.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: "We’re determined to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer place for everyone. The Safer Streets Summer Initiative is a testament to our dedication to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
“By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe and can enjoy not only the summer but all year round and every year. We’ll be working hard to ensure our town centres are safe and welcoming for all.”
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, GMP’s lead for Local Policing, said: “Our neighbourhoods are negatively impacted by various crimes such as the illegal use of e-bikes, drug dealing and other ASB.
“As a force, it’s our mission to listen to our community’s concerns and take action where crime is committed. Our proactive approach to tackling neighbourhood crime has meant that since 2021, we’ve reduced burglary by a third and vehicle crime by a quarter, thanks to the dedication of our local neighbourhood teams, working closely with partners across the region.
“Over the summer months, they will be focusing on increasing engagement with our communities to listen and respond to their concerns. Residents and business owners will also see an increase in the visibility of officers and partners, as we work together to ensure a safe summer for all. This isn’t about trying to spoil people’s fun over the summer months, it is making sure everyone can enjoy themselves without feeling unsafe or being hurt.
“We welcome the Home Office initiative, which perfectly aligns to the neighbourhood policing model our force implemented locally two years ago. Safe4Summer is the perfect opportunity to highlight the strength of our partnerships in Greater Manchester, and our determination to minimise crime and disorder and to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer and more desirable place for all.”
TravelSafe Partnership Manager at Transport for Greater Manchester, Kate Green, said: “While the vast majority of people using the Bee Network do so safely and responsibly, we know that crime and anti-social behaviour increases over school holidays, and that is not something we will tolerate.
“We work hard every day to keep people safe, whether that’s through our engagement programme or the many proactive operations that take place. We will have an increased presence across the Bee Network to prevent and deter incidents, helping people to travel and enjoy their summer safely and with confidence.”
In 2023, Greater Manchester Police made a commitment that every district ward has a named local police officer, and we would keep communities informed through our use of the community messaging service, Bee in the Loop, which provides the latest news on events and incidents straight to your email inbox.
In April 2025, we welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen our neighbourhood offer, with an increase in numbers of neighbourhood officers by 176, to help GMP to continue to deliver in tackling crime and working with partners and communities to keep our streets safe.
To receive free direct email alerts about how your Neighbourhood Policing Team is keeping your area safe, sign up to Bee in the Loop - www.beeintheloop.co.uk.
To report crime in your neighbourhood, contact the police via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 or dialling 999 in an emergency.
Safe4Summer at work in Wigan.
The initiative is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities and reduce or prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB). As part of this, there will be a greater visibility of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers and partners as we work together across crime hot spot areas.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: "We’re determined to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer place for everyone. The Safer Streets Summer Initiative is a testament to our dedication to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
“By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe and can enjoy not only the summer but all year round and every year. We’ll be working hard to ensure our town centres are safe and welcoming for all.”
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, GMP’s lead for Local Policing, said: “Our neighbourhoods are negatively impacted by various crimes such as the illegal use of e-bikes, drug dealing and other ASB.
“As a force, it’s our mission to listen to our community’s concerns and take action where crime is committed. Our proactive approach to tackling neighbourhood crime has meant that since 2021, we’ve reduced burglary by a third and vehicle crime by a quarter, thanks to the dedication of our local neighbourhood teams, working closely with partners across the region.
“Over the summer months, they will be focusing on increasing engagement with our communities to listen and respond to their concerns. Residents and business owners will also see an increase in the visibility of officers and partners, as we work together to ensure a safe summer for all. This isn’t about trying to spoil people’s fun over the summer months, it is making sure everyone can enjoy themselves without feeling unsafe or being hurt.
“We welcome the Home Office initiative, which perfectly aligns to the neighbourhood policing model our force implemented locally two years ago. Safe4Summer is the perfect opportunity to highlight the strength of our partnerships in Greater Manchester, and our determination to minimise crime and disorder and to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer and more desirable place for all.”
TravelSafe Partnership Manager at Transport for Greater Manchester, Kate Green, said: “While the vast majority of people using the Bee Network do so safely and responsibly, we know that crime and anti-social behaviour increases over school holidays, and that is not something we will tolerate.
“We work hard every day to keep people safe, whether that’s through our engagement programme or the many proactive operations that take place. We will have an increased presence across the Bee Network to prevent and deter incidents, helping people to travel and enjoy their summer safely and with confidence.”
In 2023, Greater Manchester Police made a commitment that every district ward has a named local police officer, and we would keep communities informed through our use of the community messaging service, Bee in the Loop, which provides the latest news on events and incidents straight to your email inbox.
In April 2025, we welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen our neighbourhood offer, with an increase in numbers of neighbourhood officers by 176, to help GMP to continue to deliver in tackling crime and working with partners and communities to keep our streets safe.
To receive free direct email alerts about how your Neighbourhood Policing Team is keeping your area safe, sign up to Bee in the Loop - www.beeintheloop.co.uk.
To report crime in your neighbourhood, contact the police via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 or dialling 999 in an emergency.
On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
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
phrase inspired with just trying to be more proactive in helping around the house with archer since starting the MFA program i've been more busy and distracted. i like how this phrase applies to social practice as well and life/work in general.
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Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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Bland-Miller is a proactive spokesperson for minority farmers and hopes that her participation in the project demonstrates the benefits of these climate-smart, regenerative agriculture practices to other underserved producers, helping them diversify their revenue streams and build resiliency into their operations.
On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
A snap at the rail station sign board indicating the Borra Caves... Borra Guhalu as it is called in telugu. We walked down the track a kilometre and it showed us the importance of the words 'travel lite'. :)
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
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
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Four men suspected of dealing drugs are in custody after a series of warrants across Stockport this morning (22/5/25).
The co-ordinated strikes by our County Lines and Challenger teams took place at just after 5am in Brinnington.
Around 40 officers were deployed for the proactive action at addresses in Brinnington, Stockport.
The four men – aged 64, 52, 28 and 21 – were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and remain in custody for questioning.
During the raids, officers recovered cash and drugs, as well as equipment that can be used in the making of drugs – everything recovered is being forensically analysed.
Detective Constable Richard Bennett said: “Today’s action will have a considerable impact on drug supply and associated crime across the area.
“County lines drug gangs pose a significant threat, especially young people and the vulnerable, and bring misery to our communities.
“We rely on information from the public to be our eyes and ears on the streets - help us to rid your communities of drugs and related crime by reporting information about drug dealing and other issues.
“You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk) using the 'report' tool. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.”
County lines is the use of dedicated phone lines to deal drugs from one location to another, often across county borders, that is likely to exploit children and vulnerable adults.
Programme Challenger is our multi-agency approach to tackling organised crime in Greater Manchester, with police and partners dedicated to pursuing criminals and protecting victims.
Since Sept 2022 to end of March 2025, our County Lines operation has:
Issued 155 warrants
Made 390 arrests
Seen 322 drug dealers charged
Seized 106 kg of drugs
Closed 413 drug lines closed
Secured around 850 years’ of jail time.
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
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
Neighbourhood Policing officers carry out a warrant in Woodley, Stockport.
This week is Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action 2026, in which forces across the country are taking part in proactive action across their local communities.
Every single day, officers across Greater Manchester’s neighbourhood teams work to tackle issues that people want us to – from anti-social e-bikes to drug-dealing, shoplifting, and more.
In the last year, neighbourhood crime has been reduced by 15% across Greater Manchester – including in each borough – with significant reductions in Stockport (33%), Bury (30%), and Wigan (28%).
In the five years since Sir Stephen Watson joined GMP as Chief Constable, we have seen 600 fewer burglary victims each month, vehicle crime reduced by a quarter, and – across the force – a doubling of arrests, with 72,509 in the year up to April 2026.
Our proactive neighbourhood work contributes greatly to this overall figure, which sees dozens of warrants executed across the force each month, hotspot patrolling, problem-solving action, and more.
This week will see a spotlight on all manner of neighbourhood policing work. While securing arrests and investigating criminality will always take place where necessary, engagement work within communities is equally as vital to improving public confidence and tackling the root causes of crime.
This can take the form of community drop-in sessions such as our Police and Community Together (PACT) meetings, school visits, open days, business visits, charity partnership work, and more.
Throughout the course of the week, you can expect to see an increased police presence, who will all be more than willing to discuss any issues that you have.
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, GMP's lead for Local Policing, said: “Neighbourhood policing is a core component of our output across Greater Manchester. These are the officers who know their communities best, know the issues that face people, and are best-placed to tackle those problems in the most efficient way.
“As a force priority, we have delivered on ensuring each area has a named officer, while also securing an uplift of neighbourhood roles across our city-region. Plenty more will be completed in the coming months as we continue to invest in neighbourhood policing and preventative measures.
“This week shines a light on the fantastic work that they do – from the dedication and determination of problem-solving teams to acts of individual brilliance by officers in the thick of it.
“While this is just one-week, this is by no means a one-off. It is something that officers do day-in, day-out, not just here in Greater Manchester, but across the entirety of the UK.”