Op Galaxy remove £150,000 of drugs from our streets

Update from Humberside Police:

With over 45 arrests and more than 13 warrants executed in just ten days, our proactive team Operation Galaxy have left no stone unturned in ensuring those who have committed crimes in our communities are held accountable for their actions.

Behind the scenes, officers across the force work relentlessly to identify and locate those wanted for crimes across our region, so that we can achieve justice for victims and to protect our communities.

From Monday 14 November, the Operation Galaxy team turned up the heat, alongside officers and staff from our Neighbourhood Policing teams, Major Crime Team, Roads Policing, Intelligence, Police dogs and handlers, Economic Crime and various other departments to target suspects involved in organised crime, drug-related offences, violent crime, robbery, burglary, and antisocial behaviour.

The results that have been delivered have resulted in a number of serious offenders being arrested and thousands of pounds worth of drugs being taken off our street. Chief Superintendent Christine Wilson explains: “Since the launch of Operation Galaxy in 2019, over the course of the last three years the team have been instrumental in apprehending some of the most prolific and dangerous criminals across our region.

“The work undertaken by the teams involved in Op Galaxy has been second to none with commitment and dedication from every single person involved, either frontline or behind the scenes.

The ten days of results have included:

• 45 arrests for several offences including organised crime, drug-related offences, violent crime, robbery, burglary, and antisocial behaviour.
• 13 warrants were executed at properties across East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and Hull.
• Drugs, largely from cannabis factories, was discovered with an approximate street value worth an estimated £150,000.
• Large quantities of drugs were seized including cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine.
• 100,000 illicit cigarettes and 1000 illegal vapes were recovered in a joint operation with Trading Standards.
• Knives, machetes and zombie knives were recovered.

Chief Superintendent Christine Wilson continued: “Additional high visibility patrols were conducted throughout the ten days in areas where we know criminality can occur.  28 stop searches were carried out and action to locate and arrest outstanding suspects was also a key factor.

“Our outstanding Neighbourhood Policing Teams have been incredibly focussed on engaging with our communities, speaking with residents, and explaining what actions have been taken in their area. 

“This engagement meant that our officers could update, inform and provide reassurance as to any police presence throughout the ten days, and also importantly, talking through and listening to any concerns residents have to feed back into the Operation Galaxy team to look into and take action.

“Whilst the intensification period may have come to an end, the festive season is upon us, and we remain dedicated to making the lives of criminals and predators difficult and uncomfortable to ensure you feel safe and protected.

We would always encourage you to report any offences to us so we can build the bigger picture and take action against those who commit crime in our communities.

You can provide information to us by calling our non-emergency number 101 or to the charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555111, or on their website www.crimestoppers.org.uk

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