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 13 March 2026

In the past month, Honiton NPT alone have conducted 4 stop searches that have resulted in a possession crimes being recorded within the area in locations such as Exeter Road and Heathpark Industrial Estate thanks to intelligence received from members of the public. These have been dealt with by way of community resolutions.

We’d like to encourage these reports to continue so we can tackle the issue on a regular basis.

Actioned 13 March 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 02 March 2026

The Neighbourhood team have been proactively patrolling areas within the town known for anti social driving such as, Battishorne Way, New Street and King Street and have been gathering evidence relating to offenders of traffic offences. This includes action being taken against disqualified drivers and arrests of drink and drug drivers within these locations. Vehicles that have been driven without insurance have also been seized, including a vehicle being used with false plates.

We have also been working with the council to tackle personal ASB in the area and have directed some complainants to the council as the most suitable agency for their issue, as well as speaking to the school about those involved. These include issues in Blacklion Court.

For those that have fallen within the parameters of the police, we have offered suitable support and safeguarding advice, along with proactive patrols at hotspot locations within the town. ASB driving is being continually tackled with proactive stops and WOA where applicable.

Actioned 13 March 2026