Thames Valley Police operation sees 85 criminals arrested

Working with multiple other forces, Thames Valley Police took part in Operation Pandilla last week to disrupt criminals exploiting the transport network for offences including County Drugs Lines.

The operation focused on offences such as robbery, burglary, grievous bodily harm, supply of class A drugs, theft of motor vehicles and possession of offensive weapons.

Detective Supt Nicole Murphy said: “This operation exemplifies the strength of our joint efforts across multiple forces.

“By sharing intelligence across police forces, we continue to tackle criminal activity taking place across our policing borders.

“I hope that our communities feel reassured that such criminal behaviours are met with swift and robust action.

“We are committed to disrupting crime and safeguarding our communities.”

Officers used automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and broader intelligence sharing to identify and disrupt offenders.

The operation resulted in 85 arrests, 85 vehicle seizures, 11 weapon seizures, 41 drug-related seizures, and more than £10,000 in confiscated cash.

Detective Supt Murphy said: “We actively respond to your concerns as the public, and the information from our communities is crucial in identifying and intercepting criminality.

“If you notice anything suspicious, please report it online or by calling 101.”

Since Operation Pandilla has been operating more than 2,700 arrests have been made.