Devon & Cornwall Police have responded to feedback from local people with recent operations to tackle public concerns about alleged drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth.
Local officers have been liaising with key local representatives in the towns and speaking to the community about their priorities; they were able to build a sound understanding of recent offences and take action to reassure local residents and those who work or visit the area.
The team collected information and intelligence to apply for warrants under the Mis-Use of Drugs Act. These warrants were executed in Budleigh Salterton on Thursday 25 April and officers arrested two men on suspicion of possessing class B drugs. Officers also seized a sum of cash and mobile phones from a local address. The suspects were taken to Exeter custody centre and questioned; they have since been released on bail.
Sector Inspector Grant Leitch, who covers Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their information on matters concerning suspicious behaviour or potential criminal offences and encourage the use of Crimestoppers to optimise how we can work together to collectively supress, challenge and reduce all types of criminality.
“We organise regular events in the area to give the community we serve an opportunity to meet us in person and ask any questions they may have or raise any concerns with us. We would urge residents to please use these sessions so we can listen to local views and ideas, gather feedback and target our policing accordingly.”
For updates on your local neighbourhood team visit www.dc.police.uk or follow Exmouth Police on Facebook. To report crime information to independent charity Crimestoppers please call 0800 555111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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