Crime in Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Operation Laguz focused on tackling county lines drug dealing. Through the use of warrants, plain clothes officers and stop search tactics a larger scale county lines drug dealing has been identified resulting in the arrest and prosecution of a number of offenders and the safeguarding of juveniles being exploited. Ongoing scanning of incident reports and intelligence to identify for drug use and supply in the area.

Regular Operations by the Road Crime Team targeting vehicles for speeding, anti social behaviour and any breaches of Public Space Protection Orders. This is supplemented by dedicated officers at peak times to proactively police and deter vehicles from Car Cruising. Vehicles to be seized and fines issues where offences identified. CCTV used to retrospectively identify and prosecute any offences identified. Joint working with neighbouring forces to co-ordinate response to car cruising and associated ASB.