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Men operating a cannabis delivery service jailed

Posted on behalf of the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). Three men who ran a same-day cannabis delivery service across Bristol have been sentenced following an investigation by…

Man jailed after cannabis worth £28,500 seized from his home

Closure order for Bridgwater property linked to drug-related ASB

A house in Bridgwater has received a three-month closure order due to a large number of reports from the community about drug-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the address. The property,…

Neighbourhood Policing Week 2025: Building Safer, Stronger Communities

This week (June 23–29) is Neighbourhood Policing Week – a chance to shine a spotlight on the officers, PCSOs, volunteers and staff who serve our communities every day. Neighbourhood policing…

Tribute and investigation as man dies of injuries

We’re carrying out an investigation into an incident in Henlade in which a man suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital. Officers were called to attend a property at…

Message from Chief Constable Sarah Crew to our communities

“Today, I want to speak directly to every community across Avon and Somerset. Policing is not separate from society; we are part of it. Our duty is clear: to prevent…

Shoplifters jailed for ‘brazen’ offences in Taunton

Kim Parkhouse, aged 36 from Taunton, and Mark Cripps, aged 45 from Taunton, were both sentenced at Taunton Magistrates’ Court

Nine arrests in south Bristol as police target drug supply, shoplifting and vehicle crime

A police crackdown on drug supply, theft and vehicle offences took place in south Bristol last month. During five days of targeted action (25–29 August) policing teams responded to crimes…

Closure order secured against Bristol property linked to disorder

A closure order has been secured against a property in Bristol after nearby residents have been subjected to months of anti-social behaviour and violent disorder. A three-month closure order was…

Investigation after girl injured in assault by several youths

Investigation after girl injured in assault by group of youths