North Yorkshire Police arrest 10 people and seize 101 weapons in Yorkshire coast crime crackdown
North Yorkshire Police have arrested 10 people and seized 101 suspected illegal weapons during a major 24-hour operation targeting knife crime and organised criminality across Scarborough, Whitby and Filey.
The activity formed part of the latest Operation Tornado and took place over a 24-hour period from Wednesday, October 14 into Thursday, October 15.
North Yorkshire Police Seize 101 Weapons in Major Scarborough Crime CrackdownOfficers from neighbourhood policing teams, roads policing, the Rural Task Force and specialist departments joined forces to deliver enforcement, prevention and engagement activity across the Coastal Command area.
The operation focused on tackling knife crime, disrupting offenders, protecting communities and engaging with residents, businesses and young people.
During the operation, officers arrested 10 people, seized 101 suspected knives/weapons, executed four warrants, seized illegal class – A drugs, targeted wanted suspects and prolific offenders, and carried out intelligence-led patrols and stop searches.
Roads policing officers were deployed on key routes including the A64, A169 and A170, targeting travelling criminals, weapon carriers, drug offenders and organised crime groups using the region's transport network. Activity was supported by targeted enforcement against outstanding suspects and individuals known to be involved in criminality across the coastal area.
As the focus of the day was on knife crime, officers executed a warrant at a business premises on Foreshore Road in Scarborough. A further warrant was carried out at another premises in the town, which is connected to the business, resulting in the seizure of 101 suspected illegal weapons. Enquiries are ongoing to determine any offences that may have been committed in relation to the items recovered.
In Malton, officers executed a warrant at a property on Honeysuckle Street. During the search, officers recovered approximately eight grams of suspected Class A drugs, around £2,500 in cash, weighing scales, deal bags and a mobile phone. Enquiries into the offences identified remain ongoing.
Deputy Chief Constable Scott Bisset joined officers throughout the operation. DCC Bisset said: "Over the past 24 hours, officers and staff from across North Yorkshire Police have come together with one clear aim: to make our communities safer.
"Knife crime ruins lives. While thankfully incidents remain relatively low in North Yorkshire, we know that carrying a knife can have devastating consequences, which is why we are relentless in pursuing those who choose to carry weapons and commit crime.
"What I saw throughout this operation was a real commitment to both enforcement and prevention. By combining robust policing with education and engagement, we can continue to protect our communities and keep North Yorkshire a safe place to live, work and visit."
Operation Tornado results:
- Arrests: 10
- Suspected illegal Weapons seized: 101
- Warrants executed: four
- Stop searches conducted: two
- Wanted persons located: two
- Cash and suspected Class A drugs also seized during execution of warrants
- One Vehicle Seized
- Seven Enforcement events
- Six engagement events across the command
- Four education events
- Four prevention events
Anyone with information about knife crime, drug dealing or other criminal activity in their community is encouraged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.