Somerset Pensioner Accused as ‘Drug Mule’ Battles for Life in Chilean Prison Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset prison chile drugs pneumonia extradition legal health courier imprisonment 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 … Read More
92 Arrested in Major South West Police Operation Targeting Drugs and Exploitation Friday, March 13, 2026 arrests drugs exploitation countylines southwest policing safeguarding crime schools community 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 … Read More
Man in 20s Arrested After Serious Injury in Somerset Car Crash Saturday, February 7, 2026 somerset accident arrest driving injury police ford watchet drugs dangerousdriving A man in his twenties has been arrested following a serious single-vehicle crash in Somerset that left a passenger in critical condition. The incident occurred around 6:10 p.m. on Friday, February 6, on Brendon Road in … Read More
Young Man Charged in Bath Drug Operation Wednesday, February 4, 2026 bath drugs cocaine heroin police court crime charges operation arrest Alfie McIvor, 21, of no fixed address, has appeared in Bath Magistrates’ Court after being charged with several drug-related offences. The charges include possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to … Read More
Dealer Jailed for Nearly Six Years Following Major 4kg Drug Seizure Thursday, January 29, 2026 drugs drugdealer heroin cocaine ketamine avonsomerset police crime sentencing lawenforcement Gary Browne, a 41-year-old from Paulton, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison after authorities uncovered over four kilograms of illegal drugs during raids conducted last October. The large haul … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Until 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction alcohol drugs funding publichealth turningpoint ketamine youth support Somerset Council has committed to funding the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service (SDAS) through 2029, ensuring ongoing support for thousands of residents battling drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, SDAS assists … Read More