Looks like Police PR is working on Saturday (sorry to hear that Dunc!). Here’s some actions that they carried out yesterday and we’re told that the results of it will come out next week – Ed.
Police are taking further action to detect and disrupt illegal supplies and sales of drugs on the Isle of Wight.
Specialist police officers, drugs dogs and their handlers were deployed to carry out passive searches of people getting on and off passenger ferry services at Ryde Pier Head on Friday, 15 August.
Operation Sheridan aims to disrupt the supply of drugs to the Isle of Wight, and sends a clear warning to anyone trying to bring illegal substances across the Solent.
The operation was led by Sergeant Dave Steele of the Isle of Wight’s Dog Support Unit.
Sgt Steele said: “Operation Sheridan was previously run in March 2008 when it resulted in four separate arrests for supply offences.
“Additional success was seen in the disruption of dealer networks in March, including the seizing of motor vehicles from known suspects by the Roads Policing Unit.”
Drugs dogs were also deployed in Union Street, Ryde on the evening of Friday, 15 August for passive searches of people entering pubs.
This operation forms part of the police’s approach to reducing and preventing crime during the busy summer season on the Island.
Isle of Wight Superintendent Dean Jones said: “I would like to thank residents and visitors who came into contact with officers in Ryde for their co-operation and support. We are also grateful for the continued commitment of ferry operators Wightlink.
“Police recognise that disruption and detection operations are just one aspect of our approach to tackling drugs crime. We will also continue to work with partner organisations to offer successful treatment to those identified with drugs problems, and educate communities about the risks of substance misuse.
“We want the Isle of Wight to remain a safe place to live and visit, so officers will continue to target those crimes and offenders that affect our communities.”
