Tackling Serious and Organised Crime in the #NorthEast. We can't take reports of crime here, call 101 or 999 in an emergency. This feed is not monitored 24/7.
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Head on over to our main account @NorthEastROCU to stay updated on all things Serious and Organised Crime related🚨
💔 #CountyLines activity is not just about drugs. It's about the exploitation of children.
This @CrimestoppersUK campaign helps people recognise the signs and understand how to speak up 100% anonymously.
If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts.
#ChildExploitation
🚔Busy weekend for #NEROCU officers as a suspected drug smuggler was arrested & over 50 kilos of drugs seized.
We worked with @UKBorder & @MerseyPolice on the targeted strike - our latest display of robust partnership working.
🔗Full story: shorturl.at/asZTZ
#OpSentinel
💊Illegal weight-loss drugs can damage your health – don’t take the risk!💉
Buying weight-loss drugs through illegal channels & using unregulated products increases risks of incorrect concentrations & contaminated drugs.
This isn’t just a crime, it impacts your long-term health
🤔 Did you know our specialist Cyber Team can help you and your school prepare against cyber threats?
They can deliver inputs informing teachers and students all you need to know.
🔎 Search 'NERCCU' now to visit their website and find out more.
#OperationSentinel
Crucial steps can be taken to prevent #CyberThreats or manage attacks.
💻Make regular backups
🖱️Don’t click links or suspicious emails
✌️Use multi-factor authentication
📱Install apps from trusted sources
🔥Turn on firewalls
🔎Search 'NERCCU' for support
#OperationSentinel
#Cuckooing is an abusive & insidious criminal tactic targeting vulnerable people.
Look out for suspicious behaviour & report it:
👥More people at the property
🚗More cars or bikes outside
🗑️Increasing litter or ASB
💊Signs of drugs use
👀Change in the behaviour of the resident
⚖️Dylan Kenny has been sentenced for his role in a Class A drug operation.
Under #OperationSentinel, NEROCU supported by @northumbriapol, @ASPolice launched a targeted investigation tackling drug supply & distribution in the #NorthEast
🔗Full story: shorturl.at/4I0AZ
⚠️ By reporting concerns about #OrganisedImmigrationCrime you can help tackle modern slavery and human trafficking.
You can help save lives and safeguard vulnerable people.
📲 Report to police or @crimestoppers now.
Stay ahead of scammers by downloading our free book.
It gives information on popular scams and the signs to spot.
🔎 Search 'NERCCU SCAM' to find out more.
#OperationSentinel
💰Your bank or police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw cash to help with an investigation or to secure your account.
This is a tell-tale sign of #CourierFraud
📲 Contact local police and Report Fraud, even if you haven’t lost any money.
#OperationSentinel
⚠️ #SpotTheSigns of #CountyLines & help protect vulnerable victims.
-Anxious & frightened
-Have more than one phone
-Carrying lots of cash or buying new expensive items
-Travelling alone, looking lost
-With older individuals or being controlled by others
#OperationSentinel
🚫Say #NoToIllegalDrugs
One time is all it takes to lose a life and devastate families.
Drugs also funds wider serious and organised crime like human trafficking, child sexual exploitation and gun supply.
⚠️Think of the consequences and don't take the risk.
#OperationSentinel
#OperationSentinel is our region-wide approach to tackling all Serious & Organised Crime threats impacting the #NorthEast.
🚔 Whether threats come from our own communities, other regions or internationally - police are working together with partners to disrupt & dismantle crime.
👀Check out these figures in the fight against Serious & Organised Crime!
Last year #OperationSentinel saw:
⚖️1,388 years in prison sentences
💷£13,281,192 cash seized
💊1,057kg drugs seized
🔪218 weapons seized
💙320 children safeguarded
...& our good work isn’t slowing down!
#OperationSentinel aims to target suspects, protect the vulnerable, prevent crime & dismantle the illicit crimes harming communities.
🚨Crimes like drug supply, modern slavery, child exploitation, fraud, cyber threats & others that cause severe harm & threat to the #NorthEast.
#NEROCU, @ClevelandPolice, @DurhamPolice & @northumbriapol are the powers behind the initiative - initially rolled out in 2019 - & along with our other partners, we're reaffirming our commitment to prioritising tackling Organised Crime.
🔗Find out more: shorturl.at/PG55p
👀 #ModernSlavery can happen anywhere.
Sadly modern slavery is closer than you think and those being exploited need your help.
#TheyNeedYourVoice so please report any concerns or information you have to the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline on 📲 08000 121 700.
🚓 Two suspected fraudsters got an early wake-up today as part of coordinated warrants following courier fraud.
The sting was led by #NEROCU officers with help from @YHROCU & @NWROCU
In the cells & two large knives & a watch seized.
🔗 Full story: shorturl.at/liKgo
