SUCCESS FOR FLEETWOOD'S PIONEERING POLICE PARTNERSSHIP

Fleetwood Police have been nationally recognised at this year’s Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Conference, winning the Outstanding Public Service to Local Communities award.

The Prosper partnership – consisting of representatives from the public and private sector as well as local schools and community groups – was launched as part of the Government’s Clear Hold Build strategy; a three-phase approach to combatting serious and organised crime.

The partnership has seen fantastic success. Fleetwood Police have seized over £4 million worth of drugs and taken £325,530 in cash from drug dealers. They have also secured a total sentencing of over 60 years across Organised Crime Groups members (OCG).

Speaking at the event, Chief Inspector Martin Wyatt, said: “I am so pleased that the hard work and dedication displayed by officers and partners is being recognised nationally. By bringing together local police, housing associations, councils, schools and other organisations we have been able to create a solid partnership which is proving to be extremely successful in tackling and preventing crime and building community resilience."

“Fleetwood is a beautiful part of the world with fantastic communities. We will continue to disrupt organised crime groups who think it is okay to distribute illegal substances in the area and work closely with partners to build strong neighbourhoods, and ensure Fleetwood continues to thrive.”

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