Operation Artemis April 2026
Officers gathered at the Inspire 2 Learn centre this morning for an early-morning briefing ahead of today's Operation Artemis.
Today's Operation Artemis is being carried out in the Redcar & Cleveland area, and began with arresting those suspected of committing offences in our communities.
The briefing was led by Superintendent Emily Harrison and Chief Inspector Greg Owens, before officers went out to deliver early morning wake up calls to a number of outstanding suspects.
Operation Artemis - strong on crime.
Officers arrived at the Inspire 2 Learn centre early this morning, ready for a day of action in the Redcar & Cleveland area as part of Operation Artemis.
They were briefed by Supt Emily Harrison and Chief Insp Greg Owens, before heading out to tackle criminals and protect our communities.
Two arrests have been made so far as part of today’s Operation Artemis.
A woman aged in her fifties has been arrested on warrant and another aged in her thirties has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
Both remain in police custody at this time.
The police vehicles leave the Inspire 2 Learn centre, to carry out activity as part of Operation Artemis.
Operation Artemis - strong on crime.
Four more people have been arrested in connection with today’s Operation Artemis.
A man aged 44 and a woman aged 43 were arrested at an address on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Suspected class A drugs were recovered at the property.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault and criminal damage.
A 21-year-old man was also arrested on warrant.
All have been taken into police custody.
Operation Artemis – strong on crime.
The paw-lice are on duty alongside our human officers today, as part of Operation Artemis in Redcar and Cleveland.
PD Harper has joined our officers to tackle criminals on our streets. He's a good boy!
Operation Artemis - strong on crime.
Three further arrests have been made, bringing the total number of arrests to nine so far as part of today’s Operation Artemis.
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault, a 37-year-old man arrested on warrant and a 21-year-old woman on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. Weapons including a baton and a knife were recovered.
All three have been taken into police custody for questioning.
Operation Artemis – strong on crime.
PC Gull 👀 in the skies during today’s Operation Artemis, supporting boots on the ground.
Operation Artemis – strong on crime.
The activity continues but this is the last of today's updates on Operation Artemis in Redcar and Cleveland.
Of course, engaging with the communities was also a huge part of today.
We will provide a full update of the day's events tomorrow!
Have a safe and enjoyable evening!
