Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News

Police net suspects in operation

- BY GEMMA SHERLOCK

Organised Crime Unit.

North West Regional Organised Crime Unit and Immigratio­n also helped officers in their efforts to trace suspects.

Across the county shoplifter­s, burglars and domestic violence perpetrato­rs were arrested alongside those suspected of firearms offences, criminal damage, assault, aggravated burglary and stalking.

A total of 77 were arrested and 50 voluntaril­y attended.

Chief Inspector Sarah Heath, who led the operation, said: “We went out there furnished with informatio­n that would help us track down the suspects and where possible put them before the courts. This is something our officers and staff do every day as part of their daily business but we wanted to highlight to you with our week of action that when we identify those who are a priority for us to find, we have the use of specialist department­s to help us in our search.

“Last week teams across the county worked together and successful­ly located those who are denying victims the justice they deserve.

“We will continue to work together to prevent crime, locate suspects and keep you safe.”

Police and crime commission­er, David Keane, said: “As well as being able to access support services, it’s also important that victims get to see justice, so it is good to see this type of ongoing operation to illustrate what the constabula­ry is doing behind the scenes to catch criminals and put them before the courts. Initiative­s such as this really help to build trust between police and the communitie­s they serve.”

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If you have any informatio­n regarding someone you know who is wanted by police, call Cheshire Constabula­ry on 101. Informatio­n can also be left anonymousl­y, via Crimestopp­ers, on 0800 555 111. £685

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