POLICE have confirmed they have made a number of arrests today (Wednesday) in Malvern in relation to a number of offences.
Homes have been raided in several locations around the town and surrounding areas and warrants for arrest issued as police look to crack down on theft and drugs crime.
On Twitter, Malvern police officers revealed they had raided a home in Pickersleigh and issued out a warrant for arrest after finding three lawnmowers inside the home despite it not having a garden.
Property #seized from #warrant in #Pickersleigh , house had 3 mowers but no lawn! #PowerTools #CarParts We'll look to ID legitimate oweners pic.twitter.com/BjFok6lBRW
— Malvern Cops (@MalvernCops) December 21, 2016
Inspector Brian Gibbs said: “The activity today is in no way a response to an increase in crime but to maintain the low levels of crime in Malvern Hills by focussing our attention on those individuals which the community highlight as causing them the most harm.
“Warrants were executed across Malvern Hills and along its borders and support was given to our Integrated Offender Management Teams with arrests for some impactive complex investigations.
“The warrants were for drugs, stolen property and drugs production. A number of arrests have been made and the investigations are progressing.
“We would actively encourage members of the community to contact us on 101 or directly to the SNT Team if they have any suspicions or concerns of criminal activity in their area or failing that Crimestoppers 0800555111
