Hotspot areas targeted during ASB awareness week

22 Nov 2024

More than 6,000 hours of visible patrols in hotspot areas across the county have been conducted since April as part of a proactive approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Five people arrested and thousands of pounds of vapes and tobacco seized during warrants

19 Nov 2024

We have arrested five people and seized more than £55,000 worth of illicit vapes, tobacco and alcohol following a series of warrants in the Broadgreen area of Swindon this morning (19/11).

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Arrest following serious incident on farm near Amesbury

14 Nov 2024

We have arrested a man on suspicion of multiple offences following a serious incident at a farm near Amesbury in the early hours of Sunday morning (10/11).

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'Spot the signs' campaign to raise awareness of child exploitation launched

11 Nov 2024

Young people, their families and friends are being urged to ‘Spot the Signs’ of child criminal exploitation in a new campaign being launched today (11/11) by Wiltshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Swindon man charged with labour and drugs offences

06 Nov 2024

A man has been charged with various offences including child exploitation and class A drugs supply following an extensive investigation by the Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team (LPTT).

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Tips to stay safe ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night

30 Oct 2024

In the run up to Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, Wiltshire Police are encouraging young people to be safe and respect others if they are out and about in local communities trick or treating or attending firework events this coming weekend.

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Series of arrests and charges by Swindon LPTT

28 Oct 2024

A number of people have been charged and remanded for various offences following excellent work by our Local Policing Tasking Team (LPTT) in Swindon over the past month.

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Man sentenced for dangerous driving after crashing car at car meet

28 Oct 2024

A man has been sentenced for dangerous driving after crashing with parked cars while drifting at a car meet.

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Unmarked HGV used to combat crime on the M4

24 Oct 2024

An unmarked HGV caught drivers using their mobile phones, not wearing a seat belt and keeping cars in dangerous condition during a motorway operation.

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Officers issue warning to drivers parking illegally in Broadgreen

23 Oct 2024

Officers working to combat problems with parking in Broadgreen are issuing a warning that those who continue to illegally park and block alleyways will be towed without notice.

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