A police team has rounded up outstanding suspects across Gedling borough during a day of action.
Operation Reacher team made the arrests on Friday, October 9
The team’s results included arresting a 24-year-old man for failing to attend court in relation to a shop theft and a 31-year-old for failing to attend court in relation to driving offences.
Inspector Chris Pearson, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector responsible for local policing in the Gedling borough area, said: “Thanks to the efforts of the Operation Reacher team today we’ve managed to seek out and arrest individuals who have actively tried to evade capture and avoid answering for the crimes they’ve been accused of.
“Victims of crime put their faith in the criminal justice system and we’re committed to providing them with closure to the ordeals they’ve experienced.“We will continue to use a range of tactics to pursue suspects and disrupt criminality, making a positive difference to our communities.”
Inspector Pearson added: “There have been some excellent results since the Operation Reacher team landed in Gedling at the end of January.
“Working closely with the Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Team and our Special Constables, the Operation Reacher team has already had a big impact by disrupting criminal activity and targeting those who prey on the most vulnerable people in our communities.\
”As well as helping to tackle and reduce crime in the Gedling borough, the Gedling Operation Reacher Team has also helped the community during the Coronavirus outbreak by taking donated food to local schools, care homes and ambulance stations.”
Following the success of its established Operation Reacher teams, Nottinghamshire Police has now expanded the model across the force area, with new teams of officers introduced to all 12 neighbourhood policing areas across the county.
The county-wide expansion of the scheme marks a significant investment in proactive policing by Nottinghamshire Police.
The new teams have quickly made their mark in their respective areas this week, executing warrants, making arrests and seizing illegal drugs and cash as well conducting a number or high-profile patrols in communities.
