Two shops in Exmouth have been ordered to close for three months after illicit tobacco and vape products were seized from the premises. On Wednesday 25 June, Devon & Cornwall Police worked with Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service to serv...
Release date: 30/06/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police are investigating reports of fishing equipment being illegally placed on the protected wreck of HMS Coronation which appear to have caused damage to the site. The HMS Coronation was a 90 gun Second Rate Ship of the Line that sa...
Release date: 30/06/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police have launched a pilot aimed at improving the way blue light services support people who are neurodivergent when attending emergency incidents. The pilot, which is taking place in Cornwall, involves the use of green wristbands, ...
Release date: 27/06/2025
Pupils at two Plymouth primary schools are making big strides to complete the Mini Police programme. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police have been spending time with children at Prince Rock and Laira Green primary schools in the city...
Release date: 26/06/2025
Members of the Totnes Bike Hub have used police funding and pedal power to ‘wheely’ help local people with physical and mental health issues. The Community Interest Company was awarded £2,850 from the Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) funding which has re...
Release date: 26/06/2025
Revolutionary handheld devices detect lethal synthetic drugs in seconds Technology helps police and prison officers protect vulnerable drug users Real-time detection enables life-saving warnings about dangerous substances Devices deployed across UK force...
Release date: 25/06/2025
A property in Wadebridge that became a hotspot for antisocial behaviour (ASB) becomes a no-go zone for visitors after officers serve tenants with a partial closure order. The tenants of a property located in Belmont Court were served with a three-month pa...
Release date: 25/06/2025
A number of individuals have been arrested and handed prison sentences following a crackdown on prolific offenders in St Austell. Three people have received prison sentences so far in June for a number of offences including shoplifting, as a result of tho...
Release date: 25/06/2025
A host of officers and staff from Devon & Cornwall Police have been honoured at a special event. The dedicated group were recognised for their bravery and efforts to help others and keep communities safe. South Devon Commander Chief Superintendent Roy...
Release date: 24/06/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police recently carried out a high visibility road safety operation called Op Lockspring. The purpose of the operation was to reduce the number of collisions on the roads and to educate the public about the importance of driving...
Release date: 24/06/2025
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