Stockport policing operation secures 39 arrests and 103 charges

A proactive operation in Stockport town centre has secured 39 arrests and 103 charges.

Operation Rimini, run by the Stockport Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, saw six days of action in in 2023.

Rimini is a combination of policing tactics including high-visibility patrols and plain clothes officers with extra resources committed to the town centre.

The operations also saw £121,000 of illegal vapes seized and offenders jailed for 57 weeks.

Chief Inspector John Picton said: “Operation Rimini proactive days of action continue to go from strength to strength.

“Stockport police are relentless in the pursuit of criminals that cause harm to our community.

“The successful days of action have had a significant impact, reducing ASB by over 50%, whilst increases in theft offences have been tackled by arresting and prosecuting prolific thieves.

“Stockport police continue to use a wide variety of tactics to combat criminality; officers in high visibility and plain clothes will continue to patrol the district.

“The team will continue to provide an outstanding service to the Stockport community throughout 2024.

“The proactive attitude and approach will continue to achieve fantastic results for the benefit of Stockport.”

Op Rimini – the story so far

• 6 days of action
• 39 arrests
• 103 charges
• 74 stop-searches
• £121,000 of illegal vapes seized
• 57 weeks of jail time for offenders
• 120 hours of community service

 

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