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Last week, a collaborative operation among multiple police forces targeted serious criminals exploiting the transport network.
Operation Pandilla, aims to proactively address serious acquisitive crime and County Drugs Lines by making use of unique police technology and intelligence sharing across forces.
Officers from Thames Valley Police, Metropolitan Police, Surrey Police, Sussex Police, Essex Police, Bedfordshire Police and British Transport Police joined forces to conduct the operation across a three-day initiative, which ran from 23-25 April.
The operation resulted in 95 arrests, 15 weapon seizures, 38 drug-related seizures, over £69,000 in cash confiscated and 65 vehicles seized.
Targeted crime types include high harm offences such as robbery, burglary, grievous bodily harm, supply of class A drugs, theft of motor vehicles and possession of offensive weapons.
“This operation exemplifies the strength of our joint efforts across multiple forces.
“By sharing intelligence across police forces, we continue to tackle criminal activity taking place across our policing borders.
“I hope that our communities feel reassured that such criminal behaviours are met with swift and robust action. We are committed to disrupting crime and safeguarding our communities.”
Sally Spencer, Detective Chief Inspector, Thames Valley Police.
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