Tuesday saw a total of 40 arrests for a range of offences, including drug supply, conspiracy to supply firearms and the importation of controlled substances during the day of action by police across Oldham
A cannabis farm was uncovered in Chadderton, resulting in a male being arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and a large number of cannabis plants being seized.
Oldham Neighbourhood Team, in partnership with Trading Standards, conducted 6 premises visits to check for illegal vapes and cigarettes. 4 premises had items seized totalling 1,313 vapes and 310 packs of illicit cigarettes, with a value of £20,411.
The adverse weather conditions resulted in considerably lower than normal traffic operation returns with the check site cancelled. Despite this, there were 19 traffic offence reports issued, 3 vehicle seizures for no insurance and an arrest of a man on suspicion of a public order offence at Derker Metrolink Station.
Officers executed a series of warrants and targeted operational activity, leading to the discovery of a sophisticated chop shop. Chop shops are often linked to car-theft rings as part of a broader organised crime enterprise.
Two recently stolen vehicles were found with their parts stripped and ready to be sold on. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to handle stolen goods.
Oldham Youth Service and GMP hosted the second Youth Independent Scrutiny Panel.
During the panel, young people aged 13-19 watched body-worn footage and discussed how the officers handled the situation. A Q&A panel to discuss policing, crime and feeling safe in Oldham was also held with senior officers.
A youth conference was also held with young people, in partnership with Oldham Council, earlier in the day at Oldham Athletic Football Club
