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An SS Officer and a Nazi Soldier conduct a surprise raid on a house known to contain a member of the Jewish underground system. Meanwhile, the German man inside prepares for conflict as he instructs his wife to escape.
This is one of the monkeys that raided us at the pool in Brazil. I couldn't believe what I was seeing when I took this shot. The tiny fella was actually drinking from my daughter's chocolate milk!!! At first glance they were really cute and it was fun to watch them. But at some point they started really getting on our nerves. Especially when I suddenly saw one of them sitting on the stroller of my baby son (he was sleeping in there).I ended up throwing my flip-flops at them... that's actually the reason why their boss looked so devious at me...
shot with:
Nikon D7000
NIKKOR 18-200 mm 1:3,5-5,6GII ED VR @ 44mm
at f/5.6, 1160sec, ISO 100
On Monday 3rd January 2022 members of the Bath Tub Club drove from Warminster to Imber across Salisbury Plain.
Imber is an uninhabited village within the British Army's training area on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England. It remains under the control of the Ministry of Defence and non-military access is limited to several open days a year.
On Monday 3rd January 2022 members of the Bath Tub Club drove from Warminster to Imber across Salisbury Plain.
Imber is an uninhabited village within the British Army's training area on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England. It remains under the control of the Ministry of Defence and non-military access is limited to several open days a year.
Today's FGR is ToyBox Anarchy.
I caught that pervert Mini Austin Powers going on a raid in my underoo drawer and captured it for today's challenge!
Just before daybreak of December 16, 1914 saw the German battlecruisers SMS Derflinger and SMS Von Der Tann bombarding the English coastal town of Scarborough, ostensibly in an attempt to destroy three new radio stations in the town, but instead wreaking havoc on the civilian population. Approaching to 1.5 miles of the coast, the German forces fired nearly 1000 shells; some two hundred civilians were killed, and 300 houses and a number of public buildings were damaged. Resulting public outcry against German barbarity was turned to a successful recruitment tool for the British war effort.
The German's larger strategy was to provoke and draw out small portions of the British fleet to engage and destroy them with superior numbers. The plan did not bear results during this raid, but did serve as due provocation, with the Channel Fleet and the British battle cruiser squadron at Rosyth put on constant alert. After another near miss in 1915, the Dogger Bank encounter on January 24, 1916 was more substantive, but turned against the German battle cruiser squadron, which due to a British signaling miscue and poor range finding, barely missed being mauled during the chase away. The Germans escaped with the loss of the slower armored cruiser Blucher, which was left to be finished by the British "Splendid Cats".
Marines and Sailors with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, move toward a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, to be extracted at the end of a night raid Jan. 9. The raid was the first event of the Realistic Urban Training Exercise, which is part of the pre-deployment training for the 31st MEU's regularly scheduled spring patrol. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region and is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Kuppers/Released)
Vikings raid a village.
My biggest ever creation, and a pain to photograph.
The skateboard ramp houses are based off Lord of the Lego's designs.
Gallery, when public: www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=311824
Dawn raids saw officers in Oldham execute six drugs warrants as part of a crackdown on drug dealing in the district.
At around 6.15am this morning (Thursday 2 July 2020), officers from GMP’s Oldham division raided an address on Chamber Road, Coppice, and at five properties in the Glodwick area.
The action comes after concerns were raised in the community regarding the dealing of drugs in the area.
Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Prescott, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “We hope that today’s operation demonstrates not only how keen we are to tackle drugs across the district and the Force, but also our endeavours to listen to community concerns and to act upon them.
“Today’s action is a significant part of tackling the issues around drugs that we see too often in our societies and the devastating impact they can have on individuals, their families and loved ones as well as the wider community.
“This action will have caused a huge amount of disruption for the criminals who seek to infiltrate these substances onto our streets and degrade the quality of life for so many.
“Anyone with concerns about the dealing of such drugs in their area should not hesitate to contact police; safe in the knowledge that we are prepared to strike back against those who operate in this destructive and illegal industry.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit
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.
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Came back from work to find the Stormies attempting a raid on the chocolate easter eggs. Think they'll need a bigger wheelbarrow!
Officers execute daybreak raids as part of a firearms investigation in Cheetham Hill.
This morning, Thursday 21 May, officers from the North Manchester division carried out raids at two addresses in Cheetham Hill as part of an ongoing investigation into a firearms discharge, which took place last week on Monday 11 May 2020.
In the early hours of that morning, at around 1.15am, police were called to reports of between two and four gunshot sounds on Galsworthy Avenue.
No injuries were reported but some damage was caused to a vehicle on the street.
During today's raids officers seized a quantity of cash as part of the direct action. One man was arrested.
Speaking after the raids, Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMPs North Manchester district, said: “First and foremost I sincerely hope that this morning’s activity shows to the people of Cheetham Hill just how seriously we continue to take incidents of this nature. We will explore every line of enquiry available to us and leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice.
“Guns and violence have no place on our streets; and anyone who is harbouring weapons of this nature or taking part in this kind of criminal activity should know that we do not take these incidents lightly. Anyone who brandishes a weapon within our communities and ultimately puts the lives of others at risk can expect to be investigated by us.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting people and making the streets of Cheetham Hill a safer place, we have been working closely with partners, including Manchester City Council –both Adult and Children’s Services and housing providers. This prevention work is absolutely vital if we are to support those most vulnerable in our society and put a stop to this type of offending. A huge priority for us is discouraging people from taking this path and turning to this kind of criminality and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners who have continued to support us in this.
“We have been always very clear that we cannot do this alone and would like to continue to appeal to the public to help us. Often, answers lie within communities and this type of criminal activity can only be halted completely with the support of those with information. If people would prefer to speak anonymously, they can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 3924 quoting incident number 124 of 11/05/2020. Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Durant 2 jours, cette compétition va regrouper 160 équipages au milieu des îles et des forts parsemant la célèbre Baie des Corsaires.
Cette épreuve sous forme de raid côtier est ouverte aux catamarans de sport catégories de 16 à 21 pieds (Formule 18, Intersérie C0-C1,Hobie-Cat 16).
This is an old shot I took of my friend. I was trying some different post production stuff out and this is what I came up with.
Strobist:
AB1600 in Large Octabox camera right
AB800 low in beauty dish with sock camera left
AB800 bare camera left for key
AB800 bare camera right for key
Triggered by Cybersyncs
Officers execute daybreak raids as part of a firearms investigation in Cheetham Hill.
This morning, Thursday 21 May, officers from the North Manchester division carried out raids at two addresses in Cheetham Hill as part of an ongoing investigation into a firearms discharge, which took place last week on Monday 11 May 2020.
In the early hours of that morning, at around 1.15am, police were called to reports of between two and four gunshot sounds on Galsworthy Avenue.
No injuries were reported but some damage was caused to a vehicle on the street.
During today's raids officers seized a quantity of cash as part of the direct action. One man was arrested.
Speaking after the raids, Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMPs North Manchester district, said: “First and foremost I sincerely hope that this morning’s activity shows to the people of Cheetham Hill just how seriously we continue to take incidents of this nature. We will explore every line of enquiry available to us and leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice.
“Guns and violence have no place on our streets; and anyone who is harbouring weapons of this nature or taking part in this kind of criminal activity should know that we do not take these incidents lightly. Anyone who brandishes a weapon within our communities and ultimately puts the lives of others at risk can expect to be investigated by us.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting people and making the streets of Cheetham Hill a safer place, we have been working closely with partners, including Manchester City Council –both Adult and Children’s Services and housing providers. This prevention work is absolutely vital if we are to support those most vulnerable in our society and put a stop to this type of offending. A huge priority for us is discouraging people from taking this path and turning to this kind of criminality and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners who have continued to support us in this.
“We have been always very clear that we cannot do this alone and would like to continue to appeal to the public to help us. Often, answers lie within communities and this type of criminal activity can only be halted completely with the support of those with information. If people would prefer to speak anonymously, they can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 3924 quoting incident number 124 of 11/05/2020. Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Le Raid 4L Trophy est un raid automobile solidaire destiné aux jeunes de moins de 28 ans et couru exclusivement en Renault 4. Créé par Jean-Jacques Rey en 1997, il est organisé par l'entreprise Desertours en partenariat avec l'École supérieure de commerce de Rennes.
Le Raid 4L Trophy a lieu chaque année, au mois de février. Les participants (environ 2 500 personnes âgés de 18 à 28 ans) disputent cette course d'orientation. Le parcours, d'environ 6 000 km, traverse la France, l’Espagne et le Maroc. Le départ a lieu à Biarritz, puis les équipages traversent librement l'Espagne jusqu'à Algésiras et prennent le ferry pour le Maroc, où les épreuves du raid commencent. Le parcours présente plusieurs étapes dont certaines autour des dunes de Merzouga et dans l'Atlas, pour mener jusqu'à Marrakech. Les participants roulent la journée, en se guidant avec un roadbook et une boussole. Ils se rassemblent le soir dans un bivouac prévu par l'organisation. Les deux derniers jours d'épreuves constituent l'étape « marathon », où les participants établissent leur bivouac en autonomie. Au cours de ce voyage, les participants transportent des fournitures scolaires et sportives, qui sont redistribuées aux enfants du sud marocain à l'arrivée. Chaque équipage est classé en fonction du nombre de kilomètres réalisés pour passer par chaque point de contrôle du parcours, l'objectif étant d'en parcourir le moins possible.
The Raid 4L Trophy is a solidarity automobile raid intended for young people under 28 and raced exclusively in Renault 4. Created by Jean-Jacques Rey in 1997, it is organized by the company Desertours in partnership with the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce of Rennes. The Raid 4L Trophy takes place every year in February. The participants (about 2,500 people aged 18 to 28) compete in this orienteering race. The route, approximately 6,000 km, crosses France, Spain and Morocco. The start takes place in Biarritz, then the crews travel freely through Spain to Algeciras and take the ferry to Morocco, where the trials of the raid begin. The route presents several stages, some of which around the dunes of Merzouga and in the Atlas, to lead to Marrakech. Participants ride the day, guided by a roadbook and a compass. They gather in the evening in a bivouac provided by the organization. The last two days of events constitute the “marathon” stage, where the participants set up their bivouac independently. During this trip, participants carry school and sports supplies, which are redistributed to children in southern Morocco on arrival. Each crew is classified according to the number of kilometers made to pass through each checkpoint on the course, the objective being to cover as few as possible.
On Monday 3rd January 2022 members of the Bath Tub Club drove from Warminster to Imber across Salisbury Plain.
Imber is an uninhabited village within the British Army's training area on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England. It remains under the control of the Ministry of Defence and non-military access is limited to several open days a year.
The Intergalactic Girl always wanted to explore the universe and go on space adventures, but she got stuck guarding a remote outpost on a bare planet. I guess she should have been careful what she wished for because one day the notorious Space Villain and his merciless crew of space pirates came to raid the outpost! Can she fend off the scum together with her astronaut friends?
My second entry for the CMF Series 6 Building Contest on Eurobricks.
The Intergalactic Girl always wanted to explore the universe and go on space adventures, but she got stuck guarding a remote outpost on a bare planet. I guess she should have been careful what she wished for because one day the notorious Space Villain and his merciless crew of space pirates came to raid the outpost! Can she fend off the scum together with her astronaut friends?
My second entry for the CMF Series 6 Building Contest on Eurobricks.
This well hidden Air Raid Shelter is in my next door neighbours garden and if you look you can make out where the entrance was to the left where the entrance was bricked up and to the right at the back there is a green cone shape that is the air vent .
She has been living there for more years than she wants to tell me and said that when she bought the house the bank said she had to remove it or fill it up and seal it so she had it filled with hardcore and then bricked up.
© Brian Kushner
Looks like this possum was having a good time raiding the peanut pile. I don't see them very often. This guy looks quite beat up.
Didelphimoarphi (pronounced /daɪˌdɛlfɨˈmɔrfi.ə/) is the order of common opossums of the Western Hemisphere. They are commonly also called possums, though that term is also applied to Australian fauna of the suborder Phalangeriformes. The Virginia Opossum is the original animal named opossum. The word comes from Algonquian wapathemwa. Opossums probably diverged from the basic South American marsupials in the late Cretaceous or early Paleocene. A sister group is Paucituberculata (shrew opossums).
Their unspecialized biology, flexible diet and reproductive strategy make them successful colonizers and survivors in diverse locations and conditions. Originally native to the eastern United States, the Virginia Opossum was intentionally introduced into the West during the Great Depression, probably as a source of food.[2] Its range has been expanding steadily northwards, thanks in part to more plentiful, man-made sources of freshwater, increased shelter due to urban encroachment, and milder winters. Its range has extended into Ontario, Canada, and it has been found farther north than Toronto.
Characteristics
Didelphimorphs are small to medium-sized marsupials, with the largest about the size of a large house cat, and the smallest the size of a mouse. They tend to be semi-arboreal omnivores, although there are many exceptions. Most members of this taxon have long snouts, a narrow braincase, and a prominent sagittal crest. The dental formula is:
Dentition
5.1.3.4
4.1.3.4
By mammalian standards, this is a very full jaw. Opossums have more teeth than any other land mammal; only aquatic mammals have more.[citation needed] The incisors are very small, the canines large, and the molars are tricuspid.
Didelphimorphs have a plantigrade stance (feet flat on the ground) and the hind feet have an opposable digit with no claw. Like some New World monkeys, opossums have prehensile tails. The stomach is simple, with a small cecum.
Opossums have a remarkably robust immune system, and show partial or total immunity to the venom of rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and other pit vipers.[3][4] Opossums are about eight times less likely to carry rabies than wild dogs, and about one in eight hundred opossums are infected with this virus.[5]
[edit] Reproduction and life cycle
Sleeping Virginia opossum with babies in her relaxed pouch
As a marsupial, the opossum has a reproductive system that is composed of a placenta and a marsupium, which is the pouch.[6] The young are born at a very early stage, although the gestation period is similar to many other small marsupials, at only 12 to 14 days.[7] Once born, the offspring must find their way into the marsupium to hold onto and nurse from a teat. The species are moderately sexually dimorphic with males usually being slightly larger, much heavier, and having larger canines than females.[8] The largest difference between the opossum and other mammals is the bifurcated penis of the male and bifurcated vagina of the female (the source of the Latin didelphis, meaning double-wombed). Male opossum spermatozoa exhibit cooperative methods of ensuring the survival of genotypically similar sperm by forming conjugate pairs before fertilization[9] . Such measures come into place particularly when females copulate with multiple males. These conjugate pairs increase motility and enhance the likelihood of fertilization. Conjugate pairs dissociate into separate spermatozoa before fertilization. The opossum is one of many species that employs sperm cooperation in its reproductive life cycle.
Female opossums often give birth to very large numbers of young, most of which fail to attach to a teat, although as many as thirteen young can attach[8], and therefore survive, depending on species. The young are weaned between 70 and 125 days, when they detach from the teat and leave the pouch. The opossum lifespan is unusually short for a mammal of its size, usually only two to four years. Senescence is rapid.[10]
[edit] Diet
Didelphimorphs are opportunistic omnivores with a very broad diet. Their diet mainly consists of carrion and many individual opossums are killed on the highway when scavenging for roadkill. They are also known to eat insects, frogs, birds, snakes, small mammals, and earthworms. Some of their favorite foods are fruits, and they are known to eat apples and persimmons. Their broad diet allows them to take advantage of many sources of food provided by human habitation such as unsecured food waste (garbage) and pet food.
Opossum fur is quite soft.
[edit] Behavior
Opossums are usually solitary and nomadic, staying in one area as long as food and water are easily available. Some families will group together in ready-made burrows or even under houses. Though they will temporarily occupy abandoned burrows, they do not dig or put much effort into building their own. As nocturnal animals, they favor dark, secure areas. These areas may be below ground or above.
Didelphis marsupialis: intrusion in human dwelling (French Guiana)
When threatened or harmed, they will play possum, mimicking the appearance and smell of a sick or dead animal. The lips are drawn back, teeth are bared, saliva foams around the mouth, and a foul-smelling fluid is secreted from the anal glands. The physiological response is involuntary, rather than a conscious act. Their stiff, curled form can be prodded, turned over, and even carried away. The animal will regain consciousness after a period of minutes or hours and escape.
Adult opossums do not hang from trees by their tails, though babies may dangle temporarily. Their semi-prehensile tails are not strong enough to support a mature adult's weight. Instead, the opossum uses its tail as a brace and a fifth limb when climbing. The tail is occasionally used as a grip to carry bunches of leaves or bedding materials to the nest. A mother will sometimes carry her young upon her back, where they will cling tightly even when she is climbing or running.
Threatened opossums (especially males) will growl deeply, raising their pitch as the threat becomes more urgent. Males make a clicking & smack; noise out of the side of their mouths as they wander in search of a mate, and females will sometimes repeat the sound in return. When separated or distressed, baby opossums will make a sneezing noise to signal their mother. If threatened, the baby will open its mouth and quietly hiss until the threat is gone.
The Virginia opposum is the only North American marsupial.
Historical references
An early description of the opossum comes from explorer John Smith, who wrote in Map of Virginia, with a Description of the Countrey, the Commodities, People, Government and Religion in 1608 that An Opassom hath an head like a Swine, and a taile like a Rat, and is of the bignes of a Cat. Under her belly she hath a bagge, wherein she lodgeth, carrieth, and sucketh her young.[11][12]. The Opossum was more formally described in 1698 in a published letter entitled Carigueya, Seu Marsupiale Americanum Masculum. Or, The Anatomy of a Male Opossum: In a Letter to Dr Edward Tyson, from Mr William Cowper, Chirurgeon, and Fellow of the Royal Society, London, by Edward Tyson, M. D. Fellow of the College of Physicians and of the Royal Society. The letter suggests even earlier descriptions.[13]
[edit] Hunting, food and foodways
The opossum was once a favorite game animal in the United States, and in particular the southern regions which have a large body of recipes and folklore relating to the opossum. Opossum was once widely consumed in the United States where available, as evidenced by recipes available online[14] and in books such as older editions of The Joy of Cooking. A traditional method of preparation is baking, sometimes in a pie or pasty[1], though at present possum pie & most often refers to a sweet confection containing no meat of any kind. In Dominica and Trinidad opossum or manicou is popular and can only be hunted during certain times of the year owing to over hunting; the meat is traditionally prepared by smoking then stewing. The meat is light and fine-grained, but the musk glands must be removed as part of preparation. The meat can be used in place of rabbit and chicken in recipes. The cousin of the opossum, the possum, found in Australia (and introduced to New Zealand ) is consumed in a similar manner. [15]
Historically, hunters in the Caribbean would place a barrel with fresh or rotten fruit to attract opossums who would feed on the fruit or insects. Cubans growing up in the mid-twentieth century tell of brushing the maggots out of the mouths of manicou caught in this manner to prepare them for consumption. It is said also that the gaminess of the meat causes gas.[citation needed]
In Mexico, opossums are known as tlacuache or &tlaquatzin. Their tails are eaten as a folk remedy to improve fertility.
Opossum oil (Possum grease) is high in essential fatty acids and has been used as a chest rub and a carrier for arthritis remedies given as topical salves.
Estos bichos de raid te los regalaban en la compra de un insecticida, el mas grande es de finales de los 70's y los otros pequeños son ochenteros.
Tambien esta la garrapata y otro desconocido pero de la misma serie.
One I took in 2023 and forgot about:
Majorettes, No.231 - Citroën Dyane Raid. Made between 1976 and 1983.
Vikings raid a village.
My biggest ever creation, and a pain to photograph.
The skateboard ramp houses are based off Lord of the Lego's designs.
Gallery, when public: www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=311824
"The Raid was extremely small in comparison to other large, and elaborate battles that were fought elsewhere during the Civil War. In actuality it was just a skirmish. Mostly with Confederate soldiers and the volunteers firing at the passing Union soldiers from behind trees and bushes, as they marched through the marshland creating turmoil and upset. It was an effort on the part of the volunteers to try to stop or at least minimize the damage to be done by the Union soldiers. As the Union soldiers made their way across the county they not only stole (again the victim outlook) what supplies they could but set fire to many barns, crops and homes. (oh those evil Yankees)
Confederate soldiers and volunteers were outnumbered 3 to 1 but did their best to stop the Union Army. Shots were fired and while there were casualties on both sides, they were minimal. To the Union Army this raid was minor if not forgotten in their history of the Civil War but here locally it will forever be remembered. Even though the Union Army won, they did not win without a fight; making their stealing (again with the lack of perspective) and burning a bit more difficult if nothing else. I’m sure the Union Army got a little more resistance than they had expected."
At a rally held in New Haven, CT on Saturday, June 16, 2007 marchers carry signs, including this one, to protest pre-dawn raids on immigrant families by the Department of Homeland Security (ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement). New Haven is a "Sanctuary City" in Connecticut.
Dawn raids saw officers in Oldham execute six drugs warrants as part of a crackdown on drug dealing in the district.
At around 6.15am this morning (Thursday 2 July 2020), officers from GMP’s Oldham division raided an address on Chamber Road, Coppice, and at five properties in the Glodwick area.
The action comes after concerns were raised in the community regarding the dealing of drugs in the area.
Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Prescott, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “We hope that today’s operation demonstrates not only how keen we are to tackle drugs across the district and the Force, but also our endeavours to listen to community concerns and to act upon them.
“Today’s action is a significant part of tackling the issues around drugs that we see too often in our societies and the devastating impact they can have on individuals, their families and loved ones as well as the wider community.
“This action will have caused a huge amount of disruption for the criminals who seek to infiltrate these substances onto our streets and degrade the quality of life for so many.
“Anyone with concerns about the dealing of such drugs in their area should not hesitate to contact police; safe in the knowledge that we are prepared to strike back against those who operate in this destructive and illegal industry.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Dawn raids saw officers in Oldham execute six drugs warrants as part of a crackdown on drug dealing in the district.
At around 6.15am this morning (Thursday 2 July 2020), officers from GMP’s Oldham division raided an address on Chamber Road, Coppice, and at five properties in the Glodwick area.
The action comes after concerns were raised in the community regarding the dealing of drugs in the area.
Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Prescott, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “We hope that today’s operation demonstrates not only how keen we are to tackle drugs across the district and the Force, but also our endeavours to listen to community concerns and to act upon them.
“Today’s action is a significant part of tackling the issues around drugs that we see too often in our societies and the devastating impact they can have on individuals, their families and loved ones as well as the wider community.
“This action will have caused a huge amount of disruption for the criminals who seek to infiltrate these substances onto our streets and degrade the quality of life for so many.
“Anyone with concerns about the dealing of such drugs in their area should not hesitate to contact police; safe in the knowledge that we are prepared to strike back against those who operate in this destructive and illegal industry.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit
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
Officers execute daybreak raids as part of a firearms investigation in Cheetham Hill.
This morning, Thursday 21 May, officers from the North Manchester division carried out raids at two addresses in Cheetham Hill as part of an ongoing investigation into a firearms discharge, which took place last week on Monday 11 May 2020.
In the early hours of that morning, at around 1.15am, police were called to reports of between two and four gunshot sounds on Galsworthy Avenue.
No injuries were reported but some damage was caused to a vehicle on the street.
During today's raids officers seized a quantity of cash as part of the direct action. One man was arrested.
Speaking after the raids, Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMPs North Manchester district, said: “First and foremost I sincerely hope that this morning’s activity shows to the people of Cheetham Hill just how seriously we continue to take incidents of this nature. We will explore every line of enquiry available to us and leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice.
“Guns and violence have no place on our streets; and anyone who is harbouring weapons of this nature or taking part in this kind of criminal activity should know that we do not take these incidents lightly. Anyone who brandishes a weapon within our communities and ultimately puts the lives of others at risk can expect to be investigated by us.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting people and making the streets of Cheetham Hill a safer place, we have been working closely with partners, including Manchester City Council –both Adult and Children’s Services and housing providers. This prevention work is absolutely vital if we are to support those most vulnerable in our society and put a stop to this type of offending. A huge priority for us is discouraging people from taking this path and turning to this kind of criminality and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners who have continued to support us in this.
“We have been always very clear that we cannot do this alone and would like to continue to appeal to the public to help us. Often, answers lie within communities and this type of criminal activity can only be halted completely with the support of those with information. If people would prefer to speak anonymously, they can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 3924 quoting incident number 124 of 11/05/2020. Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111