Police operation in east Berkshire targets drug and knife crime
Police say they carried out a six-week operation in Windsor and Maidenhead
Police say they've arrested three people after a six-week operation aimed at knife crime and county drug lines in Windsor and Maidenhead.
They say they disrupted supply networks and seized three weapons.
400 patrolling hours were dedicated to the operation and 26 stop and searches were.
DS Ryan Powell, of Windsor and Maidenhead Local Policing Area said:
“Officers have been working hard this summer to tackle knife crime and county drug lines operating in the Windsor and Maidenhead area as part of Operation Lido.
“The areas targeted were highlighted through community led intelligence and partnership working. In particular, the Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit data dashboard, which pulls together data from the police and partners and can highlight “hot spot” areas of crime, individuals at risk of exploitation or potential knife carriers, has been effective at highlighting and focusing our enforcement activity.
“You may have seen some of our officers in uniform but we have also been using a range of covert tactics.
“I am pleased with the results of this operation, which could not have been achieved without the public’s help.
“We rely heavily on intelligence from the community, so if you have any concerns around potential county drug line activity or those carrying knives, it is really important you reach out to us via our website, 101 or the independent charity Crrimestoppers, so we can put appropriate interventions in place, or use the full force of the law when suitable.”