Drugs

Drugs damage lives and communities. We’re committed to tackling this issue head-on, and we need your help.

What We’re Doing

Neighbourhood officers are actively:

• Carrying out targeted patrols in areas where drug activity is suspected
• Acting on intelligence and reports from the community
• Taking enforcement action against offenders

Recent successes include:

• Several individuals prosecuted for drug-related offences, with some receiving custodial sentences

How to Spot Drug Activity

You can make a difference by staying alert. Common signs include:

• Frequent visitors to a property at all hours, often for short stays
• Strong smells (such as cannabis) from a property or vehicle
• Windows blacked out or curtains permanently closed
• Excessive security measures like cameras or reinforced doors
• Discarded drug paraphernalia (small bags, foil, syringes)
• Anti-social behaviour linked to a specific location
• Sudden changes in a neighbour’s behaviour or lifestyle

If you notice any of these signs, please report it.

How to Report

• Avon and Somerset Police: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report
• Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers-uk.org – an independent UK charity

Together, we can make our communities safer.