Massive Drug Seizure and Cash Recovery in South West England Thursday, November 30, 2023 drugs seizure cash police crime community enforcement law operation south west Since the launch of Operation Scorpion, a joint mission across five police forces in the South West, authorities have been successful in making the region increasingly hostile towards drug dealers. With 629 arrests, 350 … Read More
Crackdown on Speeding Drivers in Somerset Town Monday, November 27, 2023 somerset frome speed safety community police council road measures volunteers The town of Frome in Somerset is facing a significant problem with speeding and unsafe driving, leading to serious crashes on its roads. Concerned residents and local authorities are taking action to address the issue and … Read More
Stay Alert: Somerset Police Warn of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams Saturday, November 25, 2023 scams somerset police black friday cyber monday fraud shopping online security action Shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be an exhilarating experience for many, but local police are cautioning shoppers to be vigilant as they hit the streets for these major shopping events. Mark Shelford, the … Read More
Eight Teens Arrested after Dramatic Stolen Minibus Chase Friday, November 24, 2023 police arrest teens minibus chase somerset bristol stolen pursuit helicopter Police responded to an allegedly stolen minibus driving through residential streets from Bristol towards Somerset, resulting in the arrest of eight teenagers. The pursuit involved various police units, including dog, … Read More
Fatal A303 Crash Claims Elderly Man's Life, Road Closure Lasts 11 Hours Friday, November 24, 2023 accident pedestrian a303 avon somerset police road closure collision investigation witnesses Tragedy struck on the A303 near Ilminster as a pedestrian in his 70s lost his life after being struck by a van. The accident, which occurred between the Southfields roundabout and Shave Lane at 4.30 am on November 23, … Read More
Police Discover Massive Cannabis Operation in Bath Thursday, November 23, 2023 cannabis bath police grow cultivation drugs investigation avon and somerset factory community A large, ‘sophisticated’ cannabis factory has been uncovered in an abandoned property in Bath. Avon and Somerset Police revealed that they found around 1,000 suspected cannabis plants in the facility. The … Read More