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2009 (March to September)

Actionable calls: 569

Arrests: 34

2008/2009 (April to March)

Actionable calls: 707

Arrests: 40

A Crimestoppers caller gave precise information of drug dealing in a popular public house in a North Cotswolds village. Two people were subsequently charged with supplying ecstasy, cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis. Goods worth £2,000 were recovered along with £1500 worth of drugs.
Drug related crime accounts for approximately 45% of arrests annually. These arrests were all directly linked to vigilant members of the public ringing Crimestoppers.
One drug related arrest in the Stroud area also assisted in the eviction of a troublesome tenant under the multi agency scheme 'Safer Estates'.

Burglary is a crime which many of us have been a victim of, or at the very least know someone who has been affected by it. Police from Forest & Gloucester Division arrested two burglars during July who between them had committed 19 non dwelling burglary offences. Both men had targeted gardens, vehicles, sheds and businesses. Over £1000 worth of goods were recovered.

Sexual abuse is another criminal activity which angers members of the public and Crimestoppers receives valuable information on this type of crime.
Accurate information on the whereabouts of a wanted suspect led to the arrest and charge of a man for rape.
In addition a concerned member of the community passed information on the exact location of a registered sex offender who was wanted in breach of his prison licence. As a consequence he was recalled to HMP Gloucester to serve the remainder of his sentence.
Two pieces of information were received relating to an alleged sexual assault of an underage child. One man was arrested in connection with the charge.

Smuggling alcohol, tobacco and other duty bound goods from overseas has become a huge operation. Smuggled tobacco alone cost the taxpayer over £2.5 billion in lost revenue last year. Crimestoppers works closely with Customs & Excise to tackle the problem, and we receive a number of calls naming people involved in smuggling in Gloucestershire. Thanks to Crimestoppers information a local couple were stopped by HM Customs at Dover and over 40 kilos of tobacco was seized, along with their vehicle.

The Crimestoppers number also regularly receives information on benefit fraud, credit card fraud and illegal immigration - all of which is immediately passed on to be investigated by Social Services, the Immigration Authorities and HM Customs & Excise.

Three persistent drink driving offenders were arrested after very accurate information was passed to Crimestoppers by worried members of the community.
Callers gave the precise location of the offenders and the vehicle registration numbers.

Dangerous driving can affect every Gloucestershire citizen, and it is therefore no surprise that concerned members of the community pass information to Crimestoppers on driving offenders. Crimestoppers information in July led to the arrest of a suspect who was charged with 17 offences and as a result has subsequently been disqualified from driving.

Driving whilst disqualified continues to anger law abiding members of Gloucestershire. Crimestoppers callers ensure that at least one arrest takes place each month of people who persist in driving whilst disqualified.

In August corroborative Crimestoppers information led to the recovery of £30,000 of stolen goods in Cheltenham and the arrest of two people for drug trafficking offences.
During September Crimestoppers calls led to the recovery of £11,000 worth of stolen professional fireworks. Not only were the company concerned delighted to recover their stock, but Crimestoppers information assisted public safety as the fireworks would have been dangerous if used by persons without the relevant skills and knowledge. Two people were arrested and charged with burglary.

Information was received relating to an arson attack on a fork lift truck. The offender was arrested and admitted the offence. The value of the truck was £13,000.