Police made 41 arrests,discovered three cannabis farms seized over £383,000 worth of cash & assets in a day of action in Rochdale Borough yesterday
Police also stopped 201 vehicles, issued 57 Traffic Offence Reports, registered 55 speeding offences at various locations and made two arrests for suspected drug driving.
The day of action saw road checkpoints outside Masonic Hall, Middleton and at Rochdale Fire Station
Police also deployed four new fleet e-bikes in the town centre, with officers conducting stop‑searches throughout the day with our PCSOs in and around the community providing crime‑prevention advice.
Chief Superintendent Daniel Inglis from the Rochdale district said: “Yesterday saw Operation AVRO is about showing our communities that when they tell us what matters, we listen and we act.
“The results in Rochdale reflect a determined, joined‑up effort to target the individuals and organised groups causing the greatest harm.
“From early‑morning warrants to safeguarding visits and checks on our roads, every strand of this operation is focused on keeping people safe.
“I want to thank the officers, staff and partners who worked tirelessly throughout the day and the public whose information continues to play a vital role in helping us take action.”
