Major drugs crackdown in Plymouth

46 people arrested

A two-day crackdown targeting alleged drugs-related activities in Plymouth has led to the arrested of 46 people.

Devon and Cornwall Police officers worked alongside colleagues from Merseyside, supported by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU), as part of the operation on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Nine people were charged, (eight men and one woman) with a range of offences, including possession of drugs, dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit and assault.

Thirty-seven people were arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of drugs, being concerned in the supply of drugs, dangerous driving, money laundering and being in possession of offensive weapons.

Of those arrested, three people were issued with cautions, and others were released under investigation or police bail, pending further enquiries.
A number of those arrested were from the Plymouth area but others were from outside the area, including from Merseyside.

Chief superintendent Matt Longman said: “This has been a targeted, intelligence-led operation involving multiple forces aimed at making the communities of Plymouth safe.

“Our communities expect and want to see enforcement activity against drugs and this has shown them we can and will pursue those we believe to be involved in drugs activity and organised crime.

“Activity like this makes a real difference to our communities and sends a clear warning to those intent on bringing harm to those communities, both locally and from outside the force area, that Plymouth will not tolerate this behaviour and police will come together with others to target those offending.”