A Gedling police team have celebrated their first year in operation by releasing some impressive crime-fighting statistics
The Operation Reacher team, which covers Gedling borough, celebrated their first anniversary this week.
As part of their celebrations, the team recapped some of their successes over the year.
- The local team has expanded to eight officers.
- They have managed to arrest 141 people for a variety of different things from thefts to drug dealing to online sex offences,
- They have conducted 38 warrants, seized 56 vehicles, done 230 stop and search, seized 36 weapons and £255,000 in cash.
A spokesman for the team said: “Some personal highlights from the team were; reuniting two stolen campervans with the owners that were found in a ‘chop shop’ being taken to bits, arresting a male in the street that had a large knife, drugs and cash in his bag and the community engagement work we did during the first lockdown delivering essentials to those most in need.
“We feel we’ve managed to make a real impact, which has improved the lives of the people in the area but we want to do more for you.
“We know there are people out there that need our help and that know things we need to know. So why not send us a message and let us know what we can do for you!”
