Operation Artemis May 2026

Officers gathered at the Council Chambers this morning for an Operation Artemis briefing. Officers were briefed on the activity targeting criminals by DCC David Felton and T/Supt Daryll Tomlinson. Officers have been out this morning being visible and strong on cirme. 

Nine men and two women have been arrested so far as part of Operation Artemis. The arrests are in connection with offences ranging from Fraud, Importation of Class B drugs, Possession with intent to supply class B drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Operation Artemis continues across Hartlepool.

Operation Artemis is also about working with our partner agencies, including conducting joint patrols, being visible in our communities.

Here is PCSO Fowler with a Hartlepool Borough Council Enforcement officer in the Victoria ward of Hartlepool this afternoon.

If you see them please say hi, and please discuss any crime and ASB concerns you have with them.

This is the last post from us about Operation Artemis, however our officers will remain out there 24/7 to keep you all safe.

We've been putting these postcards through doors across Hartlepool today to encourage reporting.