2:40pm Saturday 11th April 2009
POLICE arrested more than 20 people in a major crackdown on burglary, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
Operation Tempra ran in the south Bolton area between January and March.
The action, which saw increased patrols and targeted intelligence gathering, resulted in an immediate reduction in burglary and vehicle crime.
Operation Tempra included six arrests for burglary, three for breach of ASBOs, two for breach of bail and one for handling stolen goods.
Three people were cautioned, one person was charged with possession of drugs and one man was charged with failing to stop for police.
A police spokesman said: “In March, there was a 25 per cent reduction in reported incidents of anti-social behaviour in the south area, compared with the same period last year. Efforts will continue to focus on tackling anti-social behaviour over the Easter period with Operation Rackets.”
The Bolton south area includes Farnworth, Great Lever, Harper Green, Kearsley, Little Lever, Moses Gate, New Bury and Prestolee.
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