The war on counterfeit street has been won. At least that’s according to Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Stephen Watson.
When he was installed as chief constable three years ago this month, Cheetham Hill was one of the first problems he turned his mind to.
Known as the counterfeit capital of Europe, the area around Bury New Road was the stomping ground for at least 32 gangs who were dealing drugs and exploiting vulnerable people.
In October 2022, the force launched Operation Vulcan, a special operation with the aim of ending counterfeit street and everything that lay behind it.
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