Operation Crossbow in Cheshire
Police have taken part in a day of action
The day of action yesterday, Tuesday 12 July, saw Cheshire Constabulary join forces with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), deploying more than 150 officers in a bid to disrupt and deny criminals using roads across the region.
Critical in tactically policing the border, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras were used by officers to virtually monitor vehicles crossing between the counties.
Stop checks were made on all vehicles that were linked to criminal activity or operating on the roads illegally.
Superintendent Sarah Heath:“During this day of action, we have shown our commitment to the communities of Cheshire and our promise to make the region a hostile environment for criminals to operate.
“We are relentless in our pursuit to disrupt criminal activity especially on and around our borders - we will use all the resources available to us to make it even more difficult for those intent on crossing the border to commit crime.
“The day has been an all-round success, showcasing the Constabulary’s solid efforts to impede any potential criminal activity taking place on or across the borders.
“We have sent a clear and direct message to those using our roads to commit crime that they are not welcome in Cheshire, and they will be brought to justice.”