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Online sellers asked to be wary of money transfer scam

We've received reports in Bristol and South Gloucestershire of scams where the buyer uses an app to pretend money has been transferred to the seller.

Prevention 11 Aug 2021
Closure order granted for Bristol property linked to drug offences

Officers attended 35 Cranmore Crescent, in the Southmead area of Bristol, on multiple occasions in response to concerns about drug related offending and anti-social behaviour

Prevention 11 Aug 2021
More than 10,000 cannabis plants seized by Avon and Somerset Police in 2021

Following the recent discovery of significant cannabis farms in the Keynsham and Taunton areas, we’re reminding the public of the key signs that could indicate that cannabis is being grown illegally in your community.

Prevention 10 Aug 2021
Antisocial behaviour sees court issue closure order on address in Glastonbury

Antisocial behaviour, criminal damage and drug use have been reported at an address in Benedict Street over the past year.

Prevention 30 Jul 2021
New partnership helps police protect victims targeted by fraudsters in gift card scams

We are working with supermarkets to help stop people falling victim to scams where fraudsters ask would-be victims to buy them gift cards.

Prevention 20 Jul 2021
Court bans man from visiting parts of Bridgwater town centre

Police requested a civil injunction due to antisocial behaviour by Scott Riddle in Bridgwater.

Prevention 19 Jul 2021
Closure order granted after reports of drug dealing and antisocial behaviour – Highbridge

A closure order has been granted following the community voicing concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour.

Prevention 27 May 2021
Warning issued following series of catalytic converter thefts in Somerset

We’re asking members of the public to remain vigilant following a recent series of thefts from vehicles in the East Somerset area.

Prevention 26 May 2021
Advice issued to North Somerset retailers following licensing operation

On Friday 23 April, neighbourhood officers – assisted by cadet leaders- attended 17 shops after members of the community expressed concerns around under 18’s purchasing alcohol illegally, and subsequent anti-social behaviour.

Prevention 28 Apr 2021
Hotels successfully trained to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation

Ten of 11 Bridgwater hotels refused to let out a room to one of our plain clothed officers who visited with a volunteer police cadet

Prevention 14 Jun 2019