Huge police sting in Torquay
Police found drugs and caught drivers with no insurance during stop checks in Torquay. The police operation saw check points set up across the town.
Devon & Cornwall Police said six vehicles were searched with a quantity of class B drugs found. Police said drivers were "dealt with accordingly", with one arrested after failing a drugs test.
Three vehicles were also seized for having no insurance and/or a valid driving license. Police hailed it as a "positive result".
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Police Sergeant Matt Gill, who heads up the Neighbourhood Support Team for Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “This was a positive result, both for our officers and the community. Working with our colleagues from Project Servator, we were able to identify a number of unsafe drivers and enforce suitable consequences.
"Being out on the streets also meant our officers had worthwhile engagement with the public, reinforcing the message that we want to be visible in our community, we are proactively tackling crime and that our officers are accessible to the public when they need help. As a message to the people of Torquay, you have an important role to play in helping to keep our streets safe by reporting anything that doesn't feel right.
"Trust your instinct and report it to the police or to the independent charity Crimestoppers if you’d like to report anonymously. We'll do the rest.”
Inspector Chris Lithgow, who oversees neighbourhood police teams in Torquay, said: “I hope this shows the communities of Torquay that police are taking proactive action to deter crime and identify offenders. On this occasion, the operation was about targeting criminals that use our road network.
"I also understand that speeding is an issue and work will continue to happen to tackle this. Whether on foot or in a vehicle, we’ll be using a number of tactics and operations to target criminals."
The operation was led by Project Servator police officers in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Support Team for Torquay. The team works across Devon and Cornwall, aiming to disrupt a range of criminal activity and reassure the public.
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