Police say 'we're prepared for the biggest operation in our history' ahead of G7 summit

Ahead of next month's G7 Devon and Cornwall Police have been highlighting how armed officers and drones teams will respond to incidents.

Author: Andrew KayPublished 25th May 2021
Last updated 25th May 2021

Today's event was the latest in a series highlighting how the force are preparing for world leaders arriving in Cornwall's Carbis Way.

The G7 nations, plus invited leaders from Australia, India and South Korea, will gather at the event - near to St Ives - between 11 and 13 June.

During the build up to the summit and during it there will be searches of roads, bridges, buildings, open areas, beaches and cliff tops.

A series ofprotest sites have been designated in Exeter, Plymouth, Truro and Falmouth and around 30 groups have already indictated they wish to make their voices heard peacefully.

For official Devon & Cornwall police advice about the G7 click here