Vulnerable person safeguarded after drugs raid

Cannabis plants and equipment destroyed

A vulnerable person has been 'safeguarded' following a police raid at a property in Teignbridge following reports from the local community about drugs.

On Monday 3 March, neighbourhood police officers seized and destroyed eight cannabis plants along with growing equipment in the Heathfield area.

“Disrupting the production of drugs is a really effective way for us to tackle crime on our streets,” said Police Constable James Deakin, who supported the proactive work. 

“My hope is that this reassures the public that police are acting on the information we receive from our communities.

“While you might not always see immediate action following intelligence that is shared with us, the information we receive provides us with key evidence which supports our investigations to pursue those causing harm in our communities.

“This recent seizure in Teignbridge shows just how vital your reports are in helping us to disrupt and deter drug crime, as well as protect people who are vulnerable victims of these crimes.

“We know the negative impact that drugs have on our communities - our officers see the effects of drug crime daily.

“All the information we receive from the public really helps us build a picture of crimes happening in our area. These reports give us the evidence we need to take action, just like this warrant. We’re listening and we’re acting on your concerns. So please continue to come forward and report crime information to us.”

The proactive work was led by the Teignbridge Rural neighbourhood police team. Activity to tackle drug crime will continue throughout the year to arrest offenders, carry out warrants, gather intelligence from the public and conduct high-visibility patrols.

If you have any information about illegal activity, please report it to Devon & Cornwall Police. To do this, please visit our website or call 101. In an emergency call 999.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111, or via their website.