Operation Rimini: Three charged following day of action in Stockport

Three people have been charged following the latest Operation Rimini day of action in Stockport. 

Officers in uniform and in plain clothes from the Stockport Central Neighbourhood Policing Team were out in the town centre and Edgeley on Friday 22 March to tackle ongoing criminal issues including shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 

Ormen Senaj (05/10/92), of NFA, has been charged with the cultivation of cannabis, while Ryan Wrigley (26/01/88), of NFA, has been charged with four counts of shoplifting. Both were remanded into custody following court appearances. 

A 16-year-old has been charged with a public order offence and bailed. 

The team also carried out 13 stop-searches with four balaclavas being seized and destroyed, 

Sergeant James Senior said: “We aim to get out and about amongst our communities to make sure that we are visible and doing exactly what our community wants us to do – and that is what Operation Rimini is all about. 

“There are huge changes in Stockport, massive regeneration, and we need to stay ahead of that curve and make sure we are challenging people who are coming here to cause anti-social behaviour. 

"It simply won't be tolerated, and people will be challenged and arrested where appropriate. 

“And that doesn't stop today when Operation Rimini is over - this is an ongoing operation which shows our commitment to stopping crime. 

“I would invite members of the public to come and speak to me or any of my team - we're always happy to speak to anyone about their concerns. 

"We are here to fight crime and keep people safe - we know who our offenders are, and they are not welcome in Stockport. 

"We will work with our community who gives us information and we will act on that information." 

Officers have also been on patrol at the new Stockport Interchange, which opened last week. 

Superintendent Rachael Harrison said: “Stockport is going through a massive regeneration and we're really proud to be part of that.  

"The top priority for me is making Stockport a place where people are safe and feel safe, so there is a massive commitment from me and from GMP Stockport to meet that objective. 

“We policed Stockport before the new bus station, and we will police it afterwards. 

“We are obviously aware of the fact this is a massive investment, and it is going to attract some attention, but unfortunately a small minority may behave anti-socially.  

“We work with other parts of GMP, the transport unit and others, who do an amazing job. 

“We need to work together to address this and ask the public to report any anti-social behaviour and GMP and partners will respond with its local policing team as well as other parts of GMP.  

“Working together we will keep our communities safe and protect this important space.” 

Anyone who sees criminality or has suspicions should always report it to police via 101. 

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.