Be Vigilant

THE region’s new head of counter terrorism has asked for help from Wigan residents, urging for public vigilance.

Here

Obviously vigilance is needed everywhere. I wonder if Wigan was specifically mentioned?

I was expecting an 'Aye Awreeet' (Wigan terror group) comment.

And that's the trouble.

They mingle freely amongst us.

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was it something I said

It'll be back.

Alchy Ada 's plans to sabotage tube train thwarted.
Caught on Video

Bloody hell!

I don't know about the train, the third rail nearly did for her.

I wonder if the story will be back, Dostaf? It's not listed in the Local News section anymore.

An extract, though I haven't been able to find any further references to DCS Tony Mole's words online, as yet.

I did have a look to see if it was one of those stories replcated in other regional presss, Jo Anne.

Thinking that the WEP had used 'Wigan' in place of Greater Manchester. Which does seem to happen from time-to-time.

Even when appeals/warnings are made on a national basis.

But I found nothing else, from DCS Mole.

2009 Seem similar?

Seems the NWCTU is a multi force agency.

Recently involved with that missing explosives from train incident in Warrington.

Horwich 2012

Counter Terrorism - www.gmp.police.uk

If you suspect it, report it - Anti-terrorist Hotline : 0800 789 321

There are five units.

The North East Counter Terrorism Unit (NE CTU) was set up in April 2007. It is one of five Counter Terrorism Units designed to strengthen the UK’s response to the threat of terrorism.

West Yorkshire Police has responsibility for the North East CTU. Together with the other Units in Manchester, Birmingham, Thames Valley and London, the North East CTU helps to make sure that the police service in the UK is better equipped to prevent or respond to terrorist incidents and to investigate and prosecute those involved.


WYP

We're in the North West though, Dostaf?

'last week Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Mole was made head of the north-west counter-terrorism unit'

www.guardian.co.uk 18th Dec 2012

I mentioned and linked the North East one, as I found the mention of there being five of them whilst googling.

Still can't find any more on the specific appeal mentioned. Especially to Wiganers.

Thanks, Dostaf - that makes sense now.

I was wondering, as I read about the missing explosives (from train) whey GMP were running the show.

As the stuff went from Cheshire and was located in Merseyside.

As for the where is Wigan specifically mentioned, I fear I'm getting more like Tonker.

From Greater Manchester Police's Website (28th Jan 2013):

"The new head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NW CTU) is urging communities across the North West of England to support the police in the fight against terrorism.

In a week-long campaign, the NW CTU will encourage people working and living in the North West region to be vigilant and report any suspicious or unusual behaviour to the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

The best way for people to help the police is by storing the Anti-Terrorist Hotline number in their mobile phone or diary, and any calls will be treated in confidence.

This campaign is the latest phase of work by the NW CTU to raise public awareness about the threat from terrorism. It is not linked to any current threat."

hmmmmmmm, ive got my yocks on three very very suspicious sleepers in here. just waiting fer a wrong move thats obvious.

ides of march mac.....they come with outstreched palms, tek care his friend is at your back.
ya gotta laugh aincha, i mean, we are being taken down the river on a rip-tide...no one seems to be aware of the picture thats unfolding before our eyes....more military cut backs, yet the cam-man is sending troops into hot spots????its all like its happening in a dreamland scenario. lunatics ruling the dorms and calling all the shots.????

You are right Billy - the military is being stretched too wide and too thinly.

We airlifted French troops, as well as our own into Mali and Cameron has committed himself to another bloody campaign.

This isn't my war.

nor is it mine or the UKs.
soon we will be sending girl guides into these hot spots cos of the manpower shertage....already they want to put women in the front line????not their wives or daughters, just yours and mine of course.(pawns)

'ive got my yocks on three very very suspicious sleepers in here'

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