Bolton's custody suite is said to be full of suspected offenders after a huge police operation this week. Operation AVRO took place in Bolton - a monthly Greater Manchester Police initiative which targets a range of crimes such as drug-dealing, traffic offences and anti-social behaviour yesterday. Officers made a total of 30 arrests as they investigated drug supply and criminal damage as as well as providing high-visibility patrols and engaging with the community.
Properties were raided in Farnworth , Horwich and Westhoughton. More than £250k in stolen goods were seized, including a unit filled with power washers, which were later confirmed as stolen goods. The operation also saw officers crackdown on traffic offences, with 72 traffic being committed.
In total, 10 vehicles were seized, and two traffic-related arrests were made. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Bolton custody is full following the arrests from AVRO. “But there is still space across the force custody sites across Bolton to tackle community crime .
” (Image: Leah Collins) Bolton Council enforcement officers worked with officers to carry out roadside checks on taxis and private hire vehicles and vehicles carrying waste. A road traffic collision reconstruction took place in Bolton town centre in partnership with victim services and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, showing the public what happens during a crash and how emergency services respond to one. Superintendent for Bolton,.
