Cars have been seized, knife-sweeps have been carried out and people stopped and searched as part of an operation by police.

Operation Sceptre has been running in Radcliffe and Prestwich.

A spokesperson for GMP Bury South Police said: “On Monday, 15 May a pool car was seized which was being used by local criminals.

“Just after that, a vehicle was stopped at ASDA Petrol Station, after we noticed it wasn’t displaying front or rear vehicle registration plates.

“After further checks were completed, it was ascertained the vehicle was SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) and had no MOT.

“The driver was only a provisional license holder and didn’t have valid insurance.

“The vehicle was therefore seized, and the driver summoned to court for all the offences.”

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Police have been out and about meeting members of the public at St Philips Community Centre.

Officers attended local schools across the week and gave talks about the impact of knife crime and a meeting was held on Monday, with partners and residents at Radcliffe Borough.

Police officers had a high visible presence on Metrolink stations to combat antisocial behaviour.

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Knife sweeps were conducted in parks including St Mary’s Park, fields and the local tram station.

Stop and searches were also carried out.

One young man was arrested for possession of a bladed article and possession of controlled drugs.

He was charged and will appear in court soon whilst another male was found in possession of cannabis.

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The team also seized a number of vehicles being driven in an anti-social way, including a motorbike, an off-road bike, and an electric scooter being used on the road.

A number of drink drivers were also arrested throughout the week.

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