Operation Tornado: North Yorkshire Police's Day of Action Nets 17 Arrests and Warrants

Deputy Chief Constable Scott Bisset led a day of action as part of Operation Tornado, a collaborative effort between North Yorkshire Police and its partners. The operation focused on tackling anti-social behavior, drug-related activity, and retail crime in Scarborough and surrounding areas. The day's events resulted in 17 arrests, warrants, and prosecutions, with a significant presence of police officers from across the region.

Key Takeaways:

• Deputy Chief Constable Scott Bisset led the operation, which involved a total of 17 arrests, warrants, and prosecutions.
• The operation was a collaborative effort between North Yorkshire Police, British Transport Police, and North Yorkshire Council.
• Officers from Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Community Safety Officers, and the British Transport Police worked together to tackle anti-social behavior, drug-related activity, and retail crime.
• A resident of Barrowcliff Estate reported feeling safer after the operation, citing improvements in the area and reduced crime.
• The Retail Crime Officer made three arrests and dealt with three shoplifters through community resolutions.
• The Operation Sentry Team arrested one person for being in possession with intent to supply a Class B drug in Malton.

*Officers used a drone to assist with an operation targeting anti-social behavior in Scarborough in the evening.

Statistics:

• 17 arrests, warrants, and prosecutions were made during the operation.
• One resident reported improvements in the area and reduced crime.
• Three shoplifters were dealt with through community resolutions.
• Three people were arrested for failing to appear at court and two others for shoplifting.
• One person was arrested for being in possession with intent to supply a Class B drug in Malton.

Sources:

• North Yorkshire Police's statement on Operation Tornado.
• Chief Inspector, Neighbourhood Operations Commander Lucy McNeill's quote: " Operation Tornado gives us an opportunity to get specialist officers from around the force and act on information and intelligence, given to us by our communities and partners."