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
A recent police exercise saw officers team up with British Transport Police (BTP) to sniff out drugs and disrupt county lines activity on the transport network. The focus was on deterring organised crime groups from transporting illegal substances into sm...
Release date: 05/12/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police have introduced a new system which marks a huge step forward in the way the Force handles digital media evidence like videos from CCTV cameras. NiCE Investigate is used by 24 police forces in the UK and many more worldwide. Off...
Release date: 03/12/2025
Police forces in the South West teamed up to make roads safer for horses and riders as part of a recent operation in Devon. Our Rural Affairs officers and Roads Casualty Reduction team joined forces with the British Horse Society and the Mounted Section ...
Release date: 02/12/2025
As part a commitment to boost safety across bars, pubs and clubs, police in Newquay have supported the launch of a nationally recognised scheme which aims to hold licensed premises to a high standard. The scheme, Best Bar None, assesses venues on a variet...
Release date: 01/12/2025
Residents and shoppers in Torquay are invited to a new community drop-in surgery to meet local police officers and ask any questions they may have. The local neighbourhood police team is pleased to reveal they will be taking over the old O2 m...
Release date: 28/11/2025
Police officers and staff were honoured for their outstanding public service at a special ceremony in Plymouth recently. Awards were handed out for bravery, selflessness, good work, leadership, integrity, professionalism and teamwork. A total of 62 ...
Release date: 26/11/2025
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