Thousands of suspected illegal vapes seized and several warrants executed across Salford

Thousands of suspected illegal vapes have been seized and several warrants carried out across Salford today as part of GMP’s Operation Avro.

Beginning at 5.30 this morning (Tuesday 18 July), weapons and drugs warrants were executed and vehicles seized during a large-scale deployment. There have also been hi-vis patrols in Eccles and a full staff briefing at Salford Quays.

Police dogs were present throughout.

Operation Avro is a force-wide initiative that delivers a surge of extra resources and specialist officers to a different district within Greater Manchester each month.

Chief Inspector Darren White, based at GMP’s Salford division, said: “The difference that our officers make today will have a long-term impact for the people that live in, visit and work in Salford and its surrounding areas.”