Last month, as part of Op Vanquish, Preston Police officers have been taking the fight to criminals wanted for acquisitive crime, namely burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences.

They have been out and about throughout December as part of another round of surge activity across Preston.

As a result, over 50 people have been arrested. This included 22 people arrested on suspicion of burglary, 10 for robbery, and 12 were brought in and questioned on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

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Sgt Scott Archer, from Preston Police, said: “These arrests send a clear message – we will not tolerate criminal activity in our county, and we will relentlessly pursue those suspected of committing a crime.

“This round of activity was all about continuing to make our communities safer and protecting those most vulnerable.

“Although surge activity is now over, we would like to stress that this type of work is part and parcel of our daily business, and we are committed to targeting those causing the most issues in our communities.”

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You can help the police fight crime by keeping your property safe. Small measures like keeping doors and windows secure, removing valuables from your car and good home security lighting can make a big difference. Visit their crime prevention pages for more at lancashire.police.uk

If you have any information about anyone you suspect to be committing crime, please contact the police. You can contact them on 101, report online or speak to the independent Charity Crimestoppers, free and in confidence, on 0800 555 111.

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