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Last week (30 Sept – 6 Oct), police services across the South West - Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, together with the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) - joined forces in a coordinated effort to combat drug-related crime on our roads and in our communities.
The operation focused on disrupting drug markets, dismantling organised crime groups, and safeguarding our communities from the harm associated with drug crime, including serious violence and anti-social behaviour. By sharing intelligence and resources, officers conducted targeted actions such as:
Across the week, results included:
Assistant Chief Constable Jon Cummins of Avon and Somerset Police, who led this round of the operation, said:
“Criminals exploit our region’s roads to traffic drugs, cash, weapons, and vulnerable people into our communities. They profit from the misery that drug crime brings, whilst our communities suffer for it. We won’t accept this.
“Last week, we jointly focused on creating a difficult environment for criminals to operate in. Our roads policing units stopped vehicles believed to be involved in drug crime, which resulted in drugs, weapons and cash being recovered. Meanwhile our neighbourhood policing teams worked in communities, carrying out warrants where drugs activity was suspected and protecting people living in those areas from drugs-related issues.
“Information provided by the public was critical to the operation’s success and I want to thank everyone who has shared information with us. You know your community best. If you suspect illegal drug activity is happening, please report it directly to the police or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers, because your vigilance helps us protect you and those around you. Even a small piece of information could be the missing piece we need to disrupt an organised criminal network or safeguard a vulnerable person.”
The community can play a vital role in identifying potential drug-related activity and crime. Signs to look for include:
Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody said:
"I'm pleased to hear of the outcomes achieved in this recent operation disrupting criminals who exploit roads to transport illegal drugs and money through our region and the wider South West area.
“The success of Avon and Somerset Police in tackling drug-related crime often relies on information shared by the public. I’d like to thank everyone who came forward with vital information for this operation or has done so previously. While you may not always hear immediate updates on specific outcomes, please be assured that your contributions are essential in helping officers catch and charge those involved.
“Drug use leads to a range of issues, from the exploitation of people to anti-social behaviour issues, shoplifting and more. Prevention is key to creating lasting change. I’m grateful to the services I commission, which provide critical support to those struggling with addiction or at risk of engaging in drug activity, helping to prevent people from becoming involved."