Record haul of guns, drugs and cash seized during lockdown crime lull

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Record haul of guns, drugs and cash seized during lockdown crime lull

Forces used the lockdown to make a significant impact on serious crime and increase the detection rate, according to Chief Constables.

Date - 28th October 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Guns, money and drugs were all taken off the streets and new intelligence gathered following pro-active work that was able to take place because officers had been freed up by the lockdown. The National Police Chiefs’ Council revealed...

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