14 held in blitz on crime

A POLICE operation to tackle organised crime has resulted in 14 arrests and the seizure of £90,000 in cash and assets.

Raids under the continuing Operation Caminada banner came to an end last week following police swoops on 15 private and commercial addresses across Oldham.

Following tip-offs, 14 people were arrested, more than £50,000 in cash and more than £40,000 of assets were seized,.

More than £50,000 of benefit fraud has been discovered and several warning and prohibition notices issued over illegal business activities

Some Class A drugs were discovered, though with street values and quantities yet to be confirmed.

Chief Supt Tim Forber, head of the Oldham Police Division, said: “Those involved in serious organised crime devastate communities.

“Thanks to information from the public we have once again been able to disrupt criminal lifestyles and make Oldham a safer place to live.”


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