Police have seized a van which was allegedly being driven without insurance in Whitefield as part of a crackdown across the town.

Officers from the Whitefield Neighbourhood Team seized the van after its driver was said to have failed to stop for officers.

The team has been conducting a number of traffic patrols and stop and searches with drugs recovered during some of the incidents. 

Police also seized an off-road motorbike being used near Victoria Lane. 

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A spokesperson for GMP Bury South said: "The Whitefield Neighbourhood Team have had a busy week this week!

"Not only have we conducted several spontaneous traffic operations in the area, we have also

"Visited a number of properties in partnership with Bury Council (formerly Six Town Housing) to deal with Neighbourhood Disputes.

"Conducted extensive enquiries into reports of an off-road motorcycle near to Victoria Lane; resulting in the bike being recovered. 

"Recovered a van that had previously failed to stop for officers and had no insurance.

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"Conducted extensive enquiries into a burglary in the area.

"Seven nominals have been stop searched and drugs have been recovered on some occasions.

"Attended reports of an assault at Park 17.

"Continued to progress ongoing cases and investigations."

If you have any information contact police on 101.