Operation Vulcan's traffic and knife arch work sees arrests, seizures, and fines
Operation Vulcan's latest proactive outing in Derker resulted in two arrests, multiple vehicle seizures, and numerous fines for traffic and fare evasion offences. The operation included a drugs raid, traffic enforcement, and a visible presence at the Metrolink tram stop with a knife arch. Police also engaged with the community to address crime comprehensively.
Operation Vulcan officers arrested two people and issued dozens of fines during a major crackdown in Derker yesterday, targeting everything from drug dens to fare-dodging tram passengers.
The day began with a dawn drugs warrant that yielded more narcotics and e-bikes, before officers set up a traffic checkpoint at the junction of Ripponden Road and Clyde Road. There they arrested one person for failing to appear in court, seized two uninsured vehicles, and handed out fines for mobile phone and seatbelt violations. Additional tickets went to drivers with illegal window tinting and improper number plates.
Later, the team moved to Derker tram stop where a knife arch greeted commuters. The operation resulted in one arrest, nine stop-searches, and more than 40 fines for fare evasion.
“This work shows just how many ways we are approaching tackling crime in the Derker area,” Sergeant Joseph Dunne said. “It’s not just putting doors through and making arrests; it’s engaging with the community, working with partners, and tackling criminality in all its forms, from top to bottom.”
The intensive operation forms part of Greater Manchester Police’s ongoing campaign to eliminate crime across Derker, with officers promising similar operations in the coming weeks and months.
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