Overview

• Greater Manchester Police conducted a raid on May 14, 2025, in Hyde, uncovering a stolen Pokémon card collection worth £250,000.
• A man was arrested in connection with the raid, though his identity has not been disclosed.
• The seized cards were individually valued between £100 and £560, with some still encased in protective plastic.
• Authorities are working to identify the rightful owners of the cards, though it remains unclear if they were stolen from a shop, an individual, or multiple sources.
• The police referenced the Pokémon slogan 'Gotta catch ’Em All' in a social media post about the operation, engaging the public with themed messaging.