Searches at Weymouth train station to prevent drug supply
Officers from Dorset Police were also on the roads into the town
A day of operations has been held by Dorset Police with the aim of stopping county lines drugs couriers coming into Weymouth.
Officers carried out proactive searches on people at the town's train station and on the road network on Friday (22nd July).
A passive drugs detection dog was used as part of the operation, stopping 'individuals of interest'.
Inspector Lee Turner, of the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, said:
"Operation Viper is our proactive approach to targeting drugs and county lines, which have no place in Dorset. We want to make Dorset a safe county for everyone through being tough on crime.
“During this operation a number of stop and searches took place but no one was arrested and no items were seized – No Excuse officers did issue a small number of traffic related tickets during the patrols.
“Our presence sends a strong message to county lines dealers both locally in the Park District and more widely that it won’t be tolerated and they never know when or where we may intercept them carrying out illicit activities.”
British Transport Police were also involved, supporting Dorset officers at the train station.
Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said:
“I am delighted to see Op Viper continuing to sting those involved with illegal drugs in Dorset. By working in partnership with British Transport Police, the Op Viper Team have been able to target county lines using trains to enter Dorset.
“This type of action disrupts county lines gangs before they make it into Dorset, and I am grateful to all those involved in this partnership working as it ensures our county is a hostile place for drugs.”