Counterfeit Street DESERTED on a Saturday with shutters down amid major crackdown
Dodgy shops are being raided week after week, punters are being urged to stay away, and there was even talk of demolition. So is the message about 'Counterfeit Street' starting to come through?
Shoppers would scurry along the street clutching unmarked carrier bags filled with counterfeit goods, while 'spotters' would stand on doorways and street corners on the look-out for police officers. Yet in recent months, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester Council have taken on a relentless blitz against the rogue retailers.
And these photos show their efforts could be having a huge impact. 'Counterfeit Street' was deserted as the Manchester Evening News visited the area today . Tired-looking buildings lined the streets with their shutters closed. Detective Sergeant Matt Donnelly, of Operation Vulcan, said: “Operation Vulcan is tackling serious organised crime in the area and the last eight weeks has seen major disruption to every level of criminality in the area. An integral part of this operation’s success is engaging with members of the local community, which is most effective when we work with our partners, and the closures this week are an example of our multi agency approach in action.
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