Two arrested and 10 cars seized in crackdown on vehicles causing 'harm and misery' on the roads

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Two men have been arrested and 10 cars were seized as part of Greater Manchester Police's crackdown on vehicle crime and traffic offences in Oldham.

One man was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, and the other man was arrested for driving while disqualified and remain in custody for questioning.

As part of 'Operation Vortex' which kicked off today (January 19) ten vehicles were seized for being driven with no insurance, and one stolen car was recovered. READ MORE: Machete wielding robber steals man's VW Golf at knifepoint during terrifying carjacking The Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, along with officers from GMP's Safer Transport Team and officers across the Oldham District, worked along the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency at a static base in Chadderton, stopping a number of vehicles either committing traffic offences or vehicle crime.

Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter from GMP's Specialist Operations said: "This will become a regular operation across Greater Manchester, where we will strive to make our communities and roads safer, tackling illegal vehicles which we know that are all too often used in crime and cause harm and misery on the roads. "I hope this sends a strong message to anyone thinking of breaking the law on our roads, that we are watching, and we won't hesitate to take action to remove you and your vehicle from the road." Sign up to the MEN email newsletters to get the latest on sport, news, what's on and more by following this link