A specially trained detection dog has been out visiting schools in Cornwall as part of the police’s efforts to educate and deter students from using drugs. Skye, who is trained to sniff out the presence of drugs, was recently invited into Fowey River Acad...
Release date: 22/12/2025
A 22 year old man has been given a civil order under the Modern Slavery Act to protect children from potential harm and prevent them being coerced into committing crime. This is a significant development as the order is believed to be the first of its kin...
Release date: 19/12/2025
Officers in Torquay conducted a Pubs Against Drugs operation across the town recently – and they had a special canine helper. The team were joined by Devon & Cornwall Police’s passive drugs dog Skye, and members of the Force licensing team, at seven l...
Release date: 19/12/2025
Officers from the Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team, with support from Police Cadets, recently carried out an evening of action around child exploitation. Op Makesafe is part of a national initiative designed to empower businesses and organisations to tac...
Release date: 18/12/2025
Police in Torquay have revealed their latest operational results following seven days of proactive work to tackle drug dealing in the area and help reassure the local community. Officers carried out their latest day of action earlier this month as part of...
Release date: 18/12/2025
The Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team ran seasonal Operation Limit drink drive checks on Torbay Road, Torquay last weekend and more than 200 vehicles passed through the check point. Saturday night (13 Dec) was extremely busy for officers and during ...
Release date: 17/12/2025
Police recently seized two e-bikes as part of an operation in Falmouth which sought to tackle their illegal and dangerous use following concerns for public safety. The targeted action saw police drones deployed to identify people using e-bikes and e-scoot...
Release date: 17/12/2025
Police in South Devon are urging residents to keep their doors locked overnight and make sure burglars are not given an easy ride. Several incidents have been reported of car keys being taken by opportunistic offenders but victims have also reported other...
Release date: 16/12/2025
Hosted by Devon & Cornwall Police, the annual blue light carol service took place at the iconic Truro Cathedral, bringing together members of the public and the wider blue light family for an evening of reflection, gratitude and festive celebration. T...
Release date: 15/12/2025
Police and Trading Standards have closed yet another business for selling illegal tobacco – despite repeated warnings and dramatic attempts to escape with contraband. On Wednesday 26 November, District Judge Smith at Exeter Magistrates’ Court granted a th...
Release date: 07/12/2025
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