Officers out in force in Blacon for Operation Decisive

Officers have been out in force across Blacon as part of Operation Decisive.

On Wednesday 16th September a number of proactive policing activities were carried out in the Blacon area of Chester as part of a day of action tackling drug-related offences, traffic offences and anti-social behaviour.

The day was supported by officers from Chester Beat Team, Chester Proactive Team, Western Problem Solving Team, Force Intelligence Bureau, firearms officers, Roads Crime Unit, Dogs Unit, Bike Unit, and Force Control Centre, plus British Transport Police (BTP) County Lines Team and BTP ViAWG Team.

The day produced the following results:

• Warrants were carried out at addresses in Penmon Close, Sylvan Mews, Masefield Drive, Station View, Highfield Close, and Hatton Road in relation to suspected drugs offences.
• Closure orders were granted for addresses in Sylvan Mews, Masefield Drive, Rose Terrace, Western Avenue, Celebration Drive, and Canberra Way.
• A total of six Community Protection Warnings were issued.
• One car was seized after a driver was stopped for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
• 11 Motor Traffic Offence Reports were issues.
• One vehicle was stopped for having an insecure load.
• One driver was reported for summons after driving in excess of 100 mph.
• Two e-scooters were seized.
• The Sex Offender Management Unit carried out five offender visits.
• Community engagement was carried out in Greyhound Retail Park and The Parade, Blacon.
• Three arrests were made, including for possession with intent to supply class A drugs, drug driving and domestic assault. A Community Resolution Order was issued for possession of ketamine.
• Proactive patrols were carried out across Blacon, Greyhound Retail Park, Upton, Garden Quarter and Chester city centre.

Inspector James Wilson said:

“This has been a fantastic day of action, including a number of warrants, closure orders, arrests, community engagement, proactive patrols and other activities, supported by Cheshire Constabulary officers in Chester, as well as British Transport Police.

“This is just a small snapshot of the policing tactics we use to target criminals day-in, day out.

“This sends a stark warning to those who choose to commit crime that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated. You will not go unnoticed and action will be taken against you.

“We hope this also sends a message to local residents that we are committed to tackling drug-related and anti-social behaviour in the area.

“We do listen to your concerns, and we would urge anyone with any information to please report it to us by calling 101, reporting it through our website, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously and we will do the rest.”