Drug raids carried out in Bodmin as part of 'Operation Scorpion' across the South West
Police have confirmed a 19-year-old man has been arrested
Last updated 7th Jul 2022
Police have carried out raids in Bodmin as part of 'Operation Scorpion' across the South West.
Operation Scorpion is a joined-up collaboration between the five police forces in the South West region (Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire), alongside their respective offices of Police and Crime Commissioners, the British Transport Police, South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU) and the charity Crimestoppers.
The combined resources are tackling drug supply and aiming to make the South West a hostile environment for drugs.
On Wednesday morning (6th July) officers carried out search warrants in Bodmin which led to a 19-year-old being arrested.
Posting on Facebook, Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Op Scorpion officers carried out two search warrants in Bodmin this morning under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
"A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs."
Operation Scorpion first ran in March and focussed on County Lines drugs dealing into the region.
It led to almost 200 arrests and the recovery of £400,000 worth of drugs
Now officers are focussing on the impact of drugs within our local communities and the intelligence police forces need from the public to help disrupt the South West drugs market, dismantle drugs supply networks and arrest those who profit from them.
On Tuesday officers carried out patrols in Truro targeting key areas which have experienced antisocial behaviour.
Across Devon and Cornwall this week there will be lots of engagement going on with high visibility patrols in local communities, educational visits to schools, work with partners to carry out safeguarding visits to vulnerable people and proactive warrants.
You can find more information about Operation Scorpion here.