Operation Avro: Here's 16 pictures of the police crackdown this morning in Wigan as they made arrests, carried out drug raids and traffic operations

This morning we joined police officers from Greater Manchester Police who turned out in force for Operation Avro.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 28th Jul 2022, 13:07 BST

Updated 28th Jul 2022, 15:53 BST

The special day of operation in Wigan saw officers executing warrants, drugs raids, making arrests, carrying out traffic and speeding operations, seizing assets such as cars with no insurance.

The full story of what happened in Operation Avro

Dozens arrested and thousands of pounds seized as part of Operation Avro in Wigan

Police officers make arrests and search a house on Broom Road, Wigan.

1. Operation Avro

Police officers make arrests and search a house on Broom Road, Wigan. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

The day began with a briefing from Wigan's district commander Chief Supt Emily Higham.

2. Operation Avro

The day began with a briefing from Wigan's district commander Chief Supt Emily Higham. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

The early morning briefing

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The early morning briefing Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

From left, Wigan's district commander Chief Supt Emily Higham, Wigan Council chief executive Alison McKenzie-Folan, leader of Wigan Council Coun David Molyneux and Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes.

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From left, Wigan's district commander Chief Supt Emily Higham, Wigan Council chief executive Alison McKenzie-Folan, leader of Wigan Council Coun David Molyneux and Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson