LAST week Thames Valley Police ran a collaborative operation with multiple police forces to combat serious criminals exploiting the transport network for criminal activity.
Called Operation Pandilla, the project aimed at proactively addressing serious crime and county lines activity relating to drugs by using unique technology and sharing of intelligence between forces.
They joined with officers from Metropolitan Police, Surrey, Sussex, Essex, Bedfordshire,Hertfordshire, Kent, and British Transport Police to conduct the initiative over a three-day operation.
Officers targeted crime types include high harm offences such as robbery, burglary, grievous bodily harm, supply of class A drugs, theft of motor vehicles and possession of offensive weapons.
Their efforts resulted in 85 arrests, 16 weapon seizures, 38 drug-related seizures, over £21,000 in cash confiscated and 45 vehicles seized.
Detective Chief Inspector Sally Spencer said: “This operation exemplifies the strength of our joint efforts across multiple forces.
“By sharing intelligence across police forces, we continue to tackle criminal activity taking place across our policing borders.
“I hope that our communities feel reassured that such criminal behaviours are met with swift and robust action. We are committed to disrupting crime and safeguarding our communities.
“We actively respond to your concerns as the public, and the information from our communities is crucial in identifying and intercepting criminality. If you notice anything suspicious, please report it online or by calling 101.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.”
