Drugs raids in Hungerford

In a monthly update, Pc Claire Drewitt said: “On Monday, June 16, the team worked together to execute a drugs warrant in Hungerford.
“Both occupants of the property were arrested and are currently on police bail while the investigation is ongoing. The previous week, another drugs warrant was executed around the corner; a male occupant was arrested and is also on bail while the evidence gathered at the address is investigated.”
She added: “(The team) is working hard on cracking down on drugs in the area and is always keen to hear from anyone who has any information.”
Two sheds have been entered in Southview, Hungerford between June 2 and 3. Nothing was stolen but the locks were damaged to gain entry.
In Lambourn, there has been an increase in fly tipping.
Police ask that, if you discover that rubbish has been dumped on private land, visit www.westberks.gov.uk to report the incident online.
Three families in The Granthams in Lambourn have been issued Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC’s) this month. This is to try to resolve the criminal damage and anti social behaviour issues that residents of the estate have been subject to in the recent months.
It was a joint effort between the police and Sovereign Housing. These were issued on Friday, June 20 and Pc Drewitt said: “The situation appears to have improved already but we will closely monitor the situation, which will be ongoing.”
The team has been made aware of several young people in the area receiving nuisance and unwanted messages on the real time social media messaging service ‘whatsapp.’
Pc Drewitt said: “This is happening nationwide and can target young males and females. It is believed that the sender is possibly obtaining the phone numbers through social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. Can parents please check the security levels on such programmes and ensure that phone numbers and addresses are removed.”
On Sunday, June 8, p[olice Community Support Officers (PCSOs) Joanna King and Adam Burson provided a drop-in service at Herongate Leisure’s open day.
Meanwhile the team has been on a rural crime training day.
Pc Drewitt said: “It has introduced us to many new security items on the market. We were told about a national database used to record all personal items in the home, office, sheds, garages and cars.
“It will help police identify owners of stolen or lost property if they are located out of the force area. The website can be found at www.immobilise.com and is a free service. Please use it and help protect your valuables.”