Operation AVRO Tameside District

Dear Residents, 

On Thursday 25th Sept 2025 The return of #OpAVRO to the #Tameside district resulted in 42 arrests and saw officers executed a number of warrants across Tameside for drugs , officers working in partnership with Trading standards executed warrants to seize over £7,900 of illicit tobacco products and vapes  of our streets.❗

Traffic operations took place keeping our roads safe for everyone and as a reminder - speed limits save lives - thank you to everyone driving safely and legally. 

We are committed to stronger and safer streets in Greater Manchester.

Chief Superintendent Chris Foster said: “Initiatives like Operation AVRO are vital in the fight against criminality across Greater Manchester, and yesterday’s results show the positive impact of the work we do within our local community.

“By acting on intelligence received from our communities and partnership working, our officers can tackle the issues we’re told matter most to the people of Tameside, which include speeding, drug dealing, and anti-social behaviour."

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