Operation AVRO - Rochdale #2
A new force-wide initiative - codenamed Operation AVRO - which will run each month in a different district.
We will bring you real-time updates including images and video as activity continues throughout the day.
Officers have been in Queensway conducting a traffic operation. During our time there, advice was given to a few drivers.
ACC Chris Sykes led a weapons sweep in Darnhill, Heywood, this morning.
Patrols in Queen's Park, Heywood, can be seen as officers conduct a weapons sweep. Follow our live action blog at www.gmp.police.uk/avro.
Information about what we're doing to combat knife crime can be found here https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/c/campaigns/2019/Amnesty-bins/
As part of #OpAVRO in #Rochdale, a series of warrants were executed this morning. So far, 20 people have been arrested for various offences.
“The focus this morning for AVRO in Rochdale, is about neighbourhood policing...” Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods provides an update on #OpAVRO
Chief Supt. Nicky Porter led this morning's briefing at Heywood Sports Village. Today, #OpAvro is taking place in #Rochdale to crack down on crime and community issues in the district.