Operation Artemis - May
Find out more about our Operation Artemis activity for the month of May.
Another day, another Operation Artemis! 👮 💪
Today's Artemis will focus on the Hartlepool area tackling organised crime in our neighbourhoods.
Officers gathered at Hartlepool Police Station early this morning to be briefed by Acting Superintendent Pete Littlewood to go through the day's activity.
We'll be providing updates throughout the day about the action we have taken.
Officers executed a warrant on Duke Street in Hartlepool this morning.
The warrant was obtained after receiving intelligence from the community.
Two people have been arrested following a warrant on Wynyard Road in Hartlepool.
A 45-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have both been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
They remain in police custody.
Following a warrant on Sandringham Road, two people were arrested for a number of offences.
Officers seized a quantity of drugs, believed to be cannabis, and suspected stolen goods.
A 70-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were both arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug, production of a Class B drug, fraud, handling stolen goods and abstracting electricity.
They have been bailed pending further enquiries.
The Matrix Team are out and about conducting patrols as part of today's Operation Artemis activity.
We've executed a number of warrants and arrested four people so far. We're continuing our work throughout the day including conducting proactive patrols throughout Hartlepool.
Operation Artemis showcases the work our officers do day in and day out in a highly visible way to provide reassurance to our communities.
We will continue to work hard to tackle criminals and protect our communities.
A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs following a warrant on Derwent Street.
He remains in police custody.
The Matrix Team is in the Headland area checking for off-road bikes and uninsured vehicles using the ANPR system.
The police dogs have been out today and assisted with a warrant on Wynyard Road in Hartlepool.
A 45-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman have both been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Inspector Adrian Dack was interviewed earlier today by the media.
Operation Artemis is all about being visible in our communities and disrupting organised crime.
Inspector Adrian Dack talks about Operation Artemis and what it means for our communities.