THIRTY three offenders were arrested by Cheshire Police on the first day of Operation Hatay – an operation to target offenders wanted by police and the courts.
The operation, which runs up to Christmas Eve, involves teams from around the force coming together to target offenders wanted by police and the courts. 
Those arrested have either failed to appear at court or are circulated as wanted by officers investigating crimes or have been named as suspects.
Cheshire Police take this issue seriously as it leaves many victims and communities unable to move on with their lives, because justice has not yet been allowed to take place.
Superintendent Pete Crowcroft said: “Force operations sent a dozen officers into Merseyside and beyond to knock early and loud on doors while staff from our neighourhood teams concentrated on Cheshire based offenders.
“It was very impressive to see that no stone was left unturned and no word from other occupants at addresses taken on face value.”
The 33 people arrested included those who were wanted for a range of offences including burglary, serious assault, shoplifting, domestic violence and arson.
Anyone who knows of someone who is wanted by the courts or by the police, should contact police on 101. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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