By Humberside Police showcase ‘proactive’ patrol as multiple arrests and drugs seized in a single night
Humberside Police and Officers from the Grimsby East Neighbourhood Policing Team formed a joint operation with the specialist roads crime team.
The intention was to disrupt criminality in Cleethorpes, including the supply of drugs into the region.
In Cleethorpes, two suspects were questioned and searched whilst other officers scoured the car. Approximately 75 wraps of Class A drugs worth in the region of £1,500 were located hidden in the car, the occupants were arrested and taken to Birchin Way.
A further search of the car revealed an amount of cash and a bucket and spade.
Whilst patrolling the East Marsh and Weelsby areas of Cleethorpes, a call came over the radio that there had been a fail to stop on Cleethorpes promenade.
The vehicle was spotted driving at excessive speeds and on the wrong side of the road, before being brought to a stop shortly after. The officers surrounded the vehicle and driver, the driver was arrested on suspicion of various driving offences.
Leon Bulpin (19), of Kings Road, Cleethorpes, was charged with failing to stop, dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, and driving without a license or insurance. He is due to appear at court later this month.
Talking about the success of this initial partnership between the roads crime team and his Grimsby East Neighbourhood Policing Team, Sgt Phil Eayres said: “Combining the specialisms of our roads crime team and the local knowledge of my officers, we were able to target locations and individuals.
“In one evening, we took a significant amount of drugs off the streets of North East Lincolnshire. These would have had a huge impact on our communities and the lives of our residents.
“We will continue to work with partners and other departments within the force to target criminals and protect the communities we serve.
“We hope to be able to carry out similar action soon.”
