Police have been out in force in Bury as part of a crackdown to make the borough's roads.

As part of Greater Manchester Police's Operation Revoke, officers were in the Walmersley Road area yesterday, Wednesday.

Revoke is a road casualty reduction scheme and police were out in force carrying out checks on drivers throughout the day.

A driver of a Toyota Yaris was given a drugs wipe although it was not reported whether they tested positive.

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On social media, a Greater Manchester Police Bury North spokesperson said: “Officers from Operation Revoke have been working in the Walmersley Road area today (Wednesday) assisted by officers from the town centre neighbourhood team.

“They've been proactively stopping vehicles and conducting checks on those who are driving them.

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“Criminals make use of the roads daily whilst committing crime, so targeted stops are being conducted on those who use our roads for nefarious purposes.

“The driver of the Toyota Yaris was also subjected to a drugs wipe, driving whilst under the influence of drugs is a serious offence and most drugs stay in your system for a prolonged period of time.

"None for the road.”

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