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More than a dozen people were spoken to by police for parking in disabled or parent and child bays at Trinity Retail Park in Bolton as part of a day of action by police. Operation Neighbourhood Crime AVRO got underway this week, the operation is in addition to everyday policing, when resources are pulled in a concerted blitz on crime and anti-social behaviour, as well as a reassurance exercise to the public - whilst serving as a warning to criminals. The operation ran across Greater Manchester.

#OpAVRO | Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, GMP lead for neighbourhood crime, welcomes Operation AVRO to the districts of Greater Manchester. You can follow our live blog of action across the borough at https://t.co/qsLKtuYIat #OpAVRO #GMPNeighbourhoods pic.



twitter.com/nM2eki3sum — Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) November 14, 2024 (Image: GMP) In Bolton 19 people spoken to regarding parking at the retail park while checks on vehicles resulted in three traffic offence reports issued. One suspect was stop searched in Bolton and arrested on suspicion of going equipped and theft.

CCTV tracked back to a vehicle which had been searched and a large amount of suspected stolen goods were inside, say police and they seized the vehicle. A number of warrants were executed in the town today after officers were briefed this morning. The Bolton South Neighbourhood Team executed a S8 Police And Criminal Evidence Act warrant at an address on James Street in Little Lever.

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