Three arrested after police seize boxes of vapes from van after suspected break in
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThree men are in police custody after officers discovered several large boxes of vapes inside a van that was stopped by officers following a suspected break-in.
At around 1.15am this morning (February 13) officers from GMP’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) were alerted to a possible break in at a commercial building on Chester Road, Stretford.
Following a short pursuit a Ford Transit van was stopped by police. Officers searched the van and discovered numerous large boxes containing vapes that were later seized. READ MORE: Man, 30, at centre of Manchester murder probe died of 'multiple stab wounds' READ MORE: Keir Starmer insists he took 'decisive' action over Rochdale by-election row After the discovery three men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted burglary.
The men- aged 18, 19 and -24 - are being questioned on suspicion of attempted burglary. Chief Inspector Paul Bray, of GMP’s Specialist Operations branch, said: “This is just a snapshot of one night in the region where we're going after those causing the most harm to our communities and arresting suspected burglars. "Our focus remains on catching those committing crime every day, and we will continue to work to bring offenders to justice, but I would ask that residents help us to help them by following our simple crime prevention advice so we can help you keep yourself and your property safe. "Don’t give burglars a window of opportunity – close windows whilst you are out and always lock doors even when inside your home, or out of the house even if it’s just for a short time. “Keep valuables hidden from view inside your home.
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