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Six people have been arrested, with weapons, drugs and cash seized, after a day of action targeting crime across North Tyneside.
The arrests took place on Wednesday, August 12, as part of Operation Impact, a focused police operation led by Northumbria Police in partnership with other agencies to tackle key issues affecting the community.
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A range of enforcement and prevention activities were carried out across the borough.
An early-morning warrant in Wallsend led to the seizure of three weapons, drugs, weighing scales, around £700 in cash, suspected stolen property, and cannabis cultivation equipment.
Sniffer dog Hudson was also on hand to help with the search.
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A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and has been released under investigation.
In North Shields, another warrant resulted in a community resolution for possession of a small amount of cannabis.
Throughout the course of the day, five additional arrests were made for offences including rape, driving while unfit, and grievous bodily harm with intent.
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High-visibility patrols were carried out in town centres and coastal areas from Tynemouth to Whitley Bay.
Officers also engaged with residents at the Operation Coastwatch hub in Tynemouth, where a drone was deployed to provide reassurance and deter anti-social behaviour.
Police attended the Wallsend Community Festival and carried out patrols across transport networks in Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, and Cullercoats.
Sergeant Leanne Hall, of North Tyneside’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "This is what policing is about - everyone coming together to address issues that matter most to the people we serve."
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"It was a highly proactive day of enforcement, disruption and community engagement, showcasing strong partnership-led problem solving."
Sgt Hall said: "We are committed to being there for the public when they need us most and to listening to their concerns and tackling the issues that matter in local communities.
"We’d urge people to continue working with us by sharing information about suspected criminality."