100 fugitives taken off the streets

MORE than 100 fugitives were arrested this week in Greater Manchester as part of a crackdown on offenders.

Launched by Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Operation Dawn Thunder targeted criminals hiding and on the run from police.

In a series of co-ordinated strikes on Wednesday and yesteday, every division in GMP has carried out raids at the hideouts of known fugitives, resulting in 108 outstanding offenders being arrested, returned to prison or remanded in police custody.

Gold Commander for the operation, Chief Supt John O’Hare, said: “Over the past two days, we have carried out more than 100 warrants across Greater Manchester to target those fugitives who are on the run and have shown no remorse for their crimes by surrendering to police.

“These people pose a significant risk to our communities.

“Not only are they wanted for their original crimes, but when they are on the run and in hiding they often have to resort to further criminality such as theft and burglary just to get their hands on cash.

“That leads to more innocent people being caught up in this web of criminality.”
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