Drug Possession and Supply

Drugs can have a devastating social impact on community life and on those who are dependent on them. It can lead to anti-social behaviour, violence, safeguarding concerns, and other crime.

Community intelligence is invaluable to the Police, and without it would limit the ability to gain drug warrants and target offenders. Information from the public helps to prevent and detect crime, whilst ensuring the safeguarding and protection of our community. You may think that the information you hold will not be useful but it may be the final missing piece to the puzzle. If you suspect illegal activity in your area please report it via 101 online or by phone. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Issued 19 January 2026

Following information from the public that was developed, Honiton Neighbourhood Team have executed two Section 23 Misuse of Drugs warrant in the area. This has resulted in a large amount of class A, B, and C drugs being seized, along with cash, phones, and other offensive weapons. The investigations in relation to these two warrants are currently ongoing.

Actioned 19 January 2026

ASB - anti social behaviour to include anti social driving
Whilst anti-social behaviour will still be targeted within the town, the main Anti-Social focus for the next period will be on ASB Driving. This will include vehicles being driven without insurance and/or a valid driving licence, vehicle theft, unroadworthy vehicles, and drink and drug driving. Antisocial driving such as speeding, revving, loud music and large car meets also meets this criteria. This will include conducting speed checks in identified hotspot areas, supporting and expanding Community Speed Watch Activity, address vehicle related ASB through engagement and enforcement, and promoting road safety awareness.

Issued 19 January 2026

Neighbourhood have been proactively patrolling areas known for anti social driving and have been gathering evidence relating to offenders of traffic offences. This includes action being taken against disqualified drivers and arrests of regular drink drivers. Vehicles that have been driven without insurance have also been seized, including a vehicle being used with false plates.
There has been incidents of anti-social and off road driving, and also a connected incident of an assault. The Honiton Neighbourhood Team have been working with the landowner to prevent these incidents and gather evidence to prosecute the drivers.

Actioned 19 January 2026

SHOP THEFT CRIME
We have become aware of an increase in small value shoplifting within the region which currently goes unreported to us. These small value incidents are often high in volume and by persistent offenders and impact our local businesses substantially. Our aim is to engage with shops within the town to improve the reporting process and evidence sharing, along with identifying repeat offenders, no matter the value of the theft. Our aim is to Reduce shoplifting and theft offences by supporting local businesses, enhancing community confidence through visible policing and collaborative problem solving.

Issued 19 January 2026

Members of the team plan on visiting all our retail businesses to discuss retail theft crime.
crime prevention advice to be given.
meet with local business groups
discuss the importance around reporting offences and how
arrange for an input by our crime prevention officers

we have visited numerous businesses in honiton town with a letter drop explaining our plans for the following months.

Actioned 26 January 2026