Police have seized six bladed weapons since the launch of Operation Safer Streets.

Officers have targeted ‘hot spots’ across the Island known for drug dealing, violence and other anti-social behaviour, and have dealt with 305 incidents.

Since the launch of the operation on January 4, there have been 44 arrest warrants issued, 29 drugs seizures and 25 arrests under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Arrests for burglary, theft and assault total six so far.

Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro said: “Since its inception, the hot spots referred to have become noticeably quieter. Obviously some areas are naturally prone to higher levels of traffic because of surrounding businesses and premises, but many areas in outlying areas are significantly quieter since the operation began.

“These areas are in the heart of our communities and we are making a determined effort to send a strong message that anti-social behaviour of whatever kind will not be tolerated, and that there are consequences for criminal acts.”

Operation Safer Streets is also working in partnership with the Serious Crime Unit. Anyone with any information regarding the violent deaths of Shaundae Jones, Jason Lightbourne and Aquil Richardson is urged to come forward.

Contact the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 1-800-623-8477.

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