Police in Barnstaple have begun an operation to tackle local issues of concerns such as drug dealing, speeding motorists and anti-social behaviour.
The Neighbourhood Team, headed up by Barnstaple Sector Inspector Andy Wills, will be carrying out high visibility patrols and using dispersal powers to reassure the public and engage with local people.
Operation Loki is running again in East and Mid Devon this summer and police will be carrying out high visibility patrols to help prevent Anti-Social Behaviour.
The initiative began on Thursday 27 July in Seaton and also ran in Sidmouth, Honiton and Axminster over the last few days. It will continue in Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton and Exmouth later this month.
Devon & Cornwall Police’s period of intensification around anti-social behaviour in Torquay town centre has resulted in 33 arrests in the first 11 days leading up to 31 March.
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