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Avon and Somerset Police seize over £157,000.00 worth of drugs and cash

Following last week’s collaborative southwest operation, the message remains clear to criminals that the southwest is #NoPlaceForDrugs.

Campaigns 06 Apr 2023
Guest Blog: Dog theft in Avon and Somerset

To mark National Dog Theft Awareness Day, we spoke to Avon and Somerset Police’s Animal Welfare Legislation Officer PC Natalie Cosgrove.

Campaigns 13 Mar 2023
Guest blog: International Women’s Day 2023

We spoke to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) team to find out what women inspire them every day.

Campaigns 07 Mar 2023
Have a say in how your community is policed

Avon and Somerset Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is currently in the last few days of accepting applications for volunteers.

Campaigns 25 Jan 2023
346 drink and drug drive arrests made in winter operation

Avon and Somerset Police arrested 346 drivers for driving under the influence of drink and / or drugs during winter 2022 Drink and Drug Driving Operation.

Campaigns 23 Jan 2023
Deputy PCC supports Crimestopper’s VAWG campaign

Deputy PCC Claire Hiscott is urging others to support Crimestopper’s Violence Against Women and Girls national campaign.

Campaigns 19 Jan 2023
Being a PCC volunteer

We spoke to one of our Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel about being a volunteer and making a difference.

Campaigns 29 Dec 2022
There is no safe way to drink or drug drive – 169 drivers arrested in first three weeks of winter police operation

Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 169 people for driving under the influence of drink or drugs since 21 November, as part of Operation Tonic.

Campaigns 14 Dec 2022
PCC puts police and crime questions to Chief Constable

Last Wednesday (2 November), PCC Mark Shelford held his quarterly Performance and Accountability Board.

Campaigns 09 Nov 2022
Eighteen arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week

Avon and Somerset Police joined colleagues from across the UK in focusing efforts on dismantling and disrupting criminal gangs running drugs.

Campaigns 15 Oct 2022