Police officers were in Patricroft this week where they conducted a sweep of a park to look for any dangerous weapons.
The search was done by Salford GMP, and was used to look for weapons that may be hidden by organised crime gangs.
Salford Challenger Team, the dedicated team tackling organised crime in Salford, searched alongside the Tactical Aid Unit (TAU) and the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The weapons sweep follows firearms discoveries in parks and wooded areas across Salford in recent weeks, including Dukes Drive in Monton on 7 February and Ivy Park in Eccles on 8 February.
The searches have proved essential, as last year alone the police recovered 81 firearms, which is up from 2023.
Routine weapons sweeps of the Patricroft Park were made along pathways lined with dense shrubbery as well as in bushes and trees.
The Neighbourhood team also visited local schools and spoke to nearby residents to raise awareness and listen to any concerns.
No weapons were were recovered from the search and further searches of green spaces and wooded areas will take place in the coming weeks.
The police will also be taking part in proactive patrols in local neighbourhoods to offer a reassuring presence in our communities.
The effort made by officers is an attempt to tackle organised crime, and prevent incidents and danger in the local community.
An example of this ongoing work, in January this year, three men received custodial sentences totalling over 29 years for their involvement in a shooting in Little Hulton in May 2024.
This was a targeted attack which took place at a property on Aspinall Crescent and resulted in a 20-year-old man being shot in the chest and receiving life-threatening injuries.
The victim was fortunate to survive his injuries after receiving hospital treatment.
Following the sweep in Patricroft Park, Detective Inspector Rebecca McGuigan from Salford Challenger Team said.
“Everyone should have the right to feel safe where they live and work without the fear of dangerous weapons in their neighbourhoods.
“That is why we continue to proactively work in our communities to tackle organised criminality and provide a reassuring presence for residents.”
DI McGuigan said: “There is no place for guns on our streets and we will continue to make crucial arrests and recoveries of firearms and remove them from our streets.
“We appreciate the help of our communities and will continue to work on any intelligence leads we receive, and act upon these accordingly.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to directly contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999 or via the website here.
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