A crime-smashing neighbourhood policing operation is underway in Brinnington as local teams work to disrupt illegal activity, arrest criminals, and take action where the public wants.
Launched on November 10, the operation is utilising resources from across the force to ensure a broad range of crime is tackled – from drug-dealing to anti-social behaviour and driving offences.
The work come as part of GMP’s efforts commitment to delivering a first-rate neighbourhood policing service to the people of Greater Manchester.
the two weeks since our work began in Brinnington, we have already secured fifteen arrests for offences including possession with intent to supply, failing to appear at court, dangerous driving, and weapons offences.
Approximately £17,000 in suspected illicit cash has been seized, two kilograms of heroin with a street value of around £200,000, and twelve bladed articles.
Thousands of pounds worth of cannabis has been taken off the streets, in addition to twelve vehicles, including two e-bikes.
The operation, which runs until the end of the month, has seen specialist teams from across GMP take part. From traffic units to monitor the illegal and unsafe driving to our drone unit being used to track and trace off-road bikes.
Knife crime teams have also deployed for patrols along hotspot areas and transport hubs, while Operation Vulcan has lent its problem-solving expertise to enhance crime-tackling output.
Chief Inspector Clare Ryle, from GMP’s Stockport Neighbourhood Team, said:“The work in Brinnington is the definition of what neighbourhood work looks like. Acting decisively on what communities want to disrupt criminality, gather intelligence, and punish those who break the law.
“While the intensification runs until the end of the month, it is by no means an end to the action. The work has seen multiple arrests, kilos of dangerous drugs seized, and deadly weapons taken off the streets.
“By gathering intelligence through this action, we can continue to put officers and resources where needed and ultimately provide the best policing service for the people of Brinnington.
“Additionally, working closely with partners to ensure long-term sustainable solutions can help provide strong foundations for Brinnington for years to come.”
