Wiltshire Police have uncovered what is believed to be one of the largest and most sophisticated cannabis farms ever found in the county. The operation was revealed inside a disused poultry unit near Burbage, containing more …
A man was arrested last night after causing significant disruption on the M5 near Bridgwater. Witnesses reported seeing him hitting cars and climbing on their roofs, prompting Avon and Somerset Police to shut the motorway …
An 80-year-old British pensioner from Somerset, William “Billy Boy” Eastment, accused of acting as an international drug courier, is set to have his legal case officially closed tomorrow, paving the way for his immediate …
William “Billy Boy” Eastment, an 80-year-old retired mechanic from Milborne Port, Somerset, is finally poised to return home after Chilean prosecutors closed the case accusing him of drug trafficking. The pensioner, who spent …
A man in his 30s has been arrested after causing a disturbance and chasing a woman in the Fairfield Road area of Dorchester. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, when police were called to reports of …
Pascal Bitton, 35, of Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the rape of a teenage girl and multiple sexual offenses involving other teenage girls. The verdict was delivered at North …
A man has been arrested following reports of reckless driving on the M5 motorway, where a vehicle was seen swerving dangerously between lanes at excessive speed. The incident took place on the southbound carriageway of the M5 …
Two men from Preston have been convicted in connection with a major cocaine smuggling operation involving 322 kilograms of cocaine valued at £26.5 million, seized off the coast of Somerset at Watchet Marina. Colin Benson, 60, …
Charlie Savage, the leader of a major crime syndicate responsible for distributing over 188 kilograms of cocaine, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. His meticulous record-keeping ultimately became the key to …
Two employees at a Yeovil pharmacy have been charged with stealing and supplying controlled substances following a thorough two-year investigation. The inquiry began when the pharmacy identified discrepancies in its drug …
A woman fell seriously ill in a troubling incident at Weston Supermarket on St James Street in Weston-super-Mare after being given a vape to try. The event, which took place on March 21, has prompted a police investigation …
Two men have been charged after police uncovered hundreds of suspected drug wraps in Weston-super-Mare. On Wednesday, March 18, Avon and Somerset Police officers discovered around 350 wraps of what they believe to be …
Two men have been charged after police discovered hundreds of suspected drug wraps during an operation in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. On Wednesday, March 18, Avon and Somerset Police found approximately 350 wraps …
William ‘Billy Boy’ Eastment, an 80-year-old bowls enthusiast from Somerset, is fighting for his life after being imprisoned in Chile’s notorious Santiago 1 Penitentiary. Arrested last May for allegedly carrying £200,000 …
A major multi-agency police operation across the South West has resulted in 92 arrests as officers cracked down on drug supply and child exploitation linked to organised criminal networks. Operation Scorpion involved …