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Police raise awareness of Anti-Slavery Day
Police are raising awareness of modern day slavery and human trafficking as part of national Anti-Slavery Day which takes place today (Friday 18 October).
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32 people arrested across West Mercia in County Lines Intensification Week
Officers across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire have arrested 32 people during the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) co-ordinated week of activity targeting county lines gangs.
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Take extra care on rural roads during harvest season
West Mercia Police is warning motorists of the dangers that may be present at this time of year as farmers are using the roads more when harvesting and moving their produce, and reminding them that extra care and patience should be taken during this important season.
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Fish poachers targeted as part of Wildlife and Rural Crime Week
Fish poachers were targeted in Telford & Wrekin earlier last week in a joint operation between West Mercia Police and the Environment Agency.
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Road Safety operation in Stourport
Today in Stourport, teams from Safer Roads, Roads Policing and Stourport SNT reacted to community concerns around the dangerous speeds some motorists are doing in and through Stourport.
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Officers flood Telford estate to offer reassurance to local residents
More than 20 police officers flooded Brookside yesterday afternoon to offer reassurance to the local community.
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Rural and Business Crime Officer offering advice and support in Herefordshire
Rural & Business Crime Officer Paul Crumpton has been holding property marking events around the north of the county in rural villages to promote Safer People and Safer Homes/Businesses.
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Shropshire residents invited to get involved with Rural Watch
Shropshire residents are being urged to get involved in a watch scheme specifically designed for residents in rural areas.
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West Mercia Police officer takes on three day marathon challenge
A West Mercia Police officer is taking on a three day marathon challenge to raise money for Worcester boy Oscar Saxelby-Lee.
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More recruits embark on police officer training in Shropshire
More than 100 new and experienced police officers have joined policing teams across the county since May 2018 as part of West Mercia Police’s biggest recruitment drive in the force’s history.
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