Biggest ever counterfeit raid on Bury New Road, Manchester, sees 15 people arrested

The biggest ever raid on Manchester's 'Counterfeit Street' has been launched by police determined to unmask the 'Mr Bigs' behind criminal businesses.

More than 100 officers from Greater Manchester Police and City of London Police targeted three businesses on Bury New Road on Wednesday (March 11).

Cops blocked off the premises and sealed off part of the main road.

The operation is the latest aimed at smashing criminals operating in the country's counterfeit capital.

Det Supt Pete Ratcliffe, of City of London Police, said: "What we are trying to do is get beyond the immediate foot soldiers - and get to the Mr Bigs behind this.

More: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/biggest-ever-raid-manchesters-counterfeit-17904186

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