Somerset Criminals Jailed in July 2025 for Serious Offences Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset crime sentencing burglary drugs dangerousdriving shoplifting sexualoffences robbery violence In July 2025, courts across Somerset delivered justice to a range of offenders responsible for serious and violent crimes. From dangerous drivers to repeat offenders, the penalties handed down demonstrate the commitment to … Read More
Hundreds of Kilos of Drugs Seized from Boat in Somerset Thursday, July 31, 2025 drugs somerset nca arrests cocaine smuggling maritime investigation uk crime Four men have been arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) following the seizure of several hundred kilograms of suspected cocaine from a boat in Somerset. The arrests took place in the early hours of Thursday, July 31, … Read More
Tourist Hotspot Flat Shut Down by Police Following Drug Use and Disorder Tuesday, July 15, 2025 police closure drugs antisocial behaviour bath community crime neighbourhood law Police have shuttered a flat in central Bath after ongoing drug use and anti-social behaviour severely disrupted the local community. On July 14, Bath Magistrates' Court granted a three-month closure order for the property in … Read More
Drug and Drunk Driver Sentenced for Fatal Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother in Taunton Friday, July 11, 2025 taunton drugs dui dangerousdriving fatalcrash sentencing road safety disqualifieddriver cannabis cocaine A disqualified driver high on cannabis, cocaine, and alcohol has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for causing the death of a beloved grandmother in Taunton. Michael Atkinson, 38, was captured on CCTV weaving … Read More
Contaminated Blue Pills Sold as Valium Pose Overdose Risk in Somerset Thursday, July 3, 2025 valium somerset overdose opiate publichealth drugwarning toxicology police safety drugs Health officials in Somerset have issued a serious warning about blue pills being sold as Valium that may be contaminated with a potent opiate, increasing the risk of overdose. The Wellington Medical Centre received alerts … Read More
Yeovil MP Champions Naloxone Rollout to Combat Rising Overdose Deaths Thursday, July 3, 2025 naloxone overdose drugs addiction publichealth salvationarmy adamdance opioids awareness prevention Adam Dance, Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has undergone training to administer naloxone, a vital emergency antidote for opioid overdoses, as part of a campaign led by The Salvation Army to increase public access to this … Read More