Post by acnedriver on Dec 25, 2022 6:32:21 GMT
A week of action in Cheetham Hill's 'Counterfeit Street' has left the area feeling 'like a ghost town', police say. Three people were arrested, a number of drugs and vehicles seized and nearly two dozen people fined as officers and council officials flooded the area as part of Operation Vulcan.
The crackdown was launched in a bid to rid Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, the country's capital in the sale of fake goods, of 'serious and organised crime', which they say is linked to the trade.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they were this week 'out in full force disrupting the counterfeit trade in the area.'
"With the majority of illegitimate shops unable to open out of fear that their fake goods would be seized, the streets were a lot quieter, allowing officers to spend time engaging with members of public and gathering intel" they said.
Three people were arrested two on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and one for possession of class A drugs. A total of 255 Class C tablets were seized along with two vehicles, and six e-scooters. Whilst one drug user was given a care plan referral.
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The crackdown was launched in a bid to rid Cheetham Hill and Strangeways, the country's capital in the sale of fake goods, of 'serious and organised crime', which they say is linked to the trade.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they were this week 'out in full force disrupting the counterfeit trade in the area.'
"With the majority of illegitimate shops unable to open out of fear that their fake goods would be seized, the streets were a lot quieter, allowing officers to spend time engaging with members of public and gathering intel" they said.
Three people were arrested two on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and one for possession of class A drugs. A total of 255 Class C tablets were seized along with two vehicles, and six e-scooters. Whilst one drug user was given a care plan referral.
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