Officers from the Westwood and Coldhurst policing team seized a large number of illegal disposable vapes.
The team, along with Oldham Trading Standards, visited local shops in the area and caught shop owners selling illicit tobacco and disposable vapes.
During the visit, almost 250 disposable vapes were seized, which have been illegal to sell since June 1, 2025.
Almost, 150 illicit cigarettes and tobacco have also been seized.
Gun found in residential area
Officers from Operation Vulcan recovered a handgun with dozens of rounds of ammunition during a search of an area of land in a residential area.
GMP leads national effort to protect assistance dogs from attacks
GMP has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at improving the response to attacks on assistance dogs.
Create a Will and help Francis House Children’s Hospice
An Oldham legal firm is partnering with Francis House Children’s Hospice to offer a Will writing service for free in return for a donation to the charity.
Train operators target college leavers with recruitment message
TransPennine Express and the five other train operators in public ownership are encouraging students to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
