Team’s work to disrupt drug dealers in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis is recognised
The Good Work Recognition award was presented to Lee Matthews, a senior anti-social behaviour caseworker at Arun District Council, and PC Steve Self, PC Liz Nelson and Sgt Danny West from Sussex Police for their joint work in using anti-social behaviour legislation.
They received the award at a ceremony for the Sussex Police West Sussex Division awards, held in Crawley.
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Hide AdThe ceremony recognised officers for their work in combating County Lines drug activity, which refers to the phone numbers or lines dedicated to the trafficking of drugs into rural areas and smaller towns.
The team is also tackling issues include cuckooing – a form of crime in which drug dealers take over the home of a vulnerable person to use it as a base for drug supply.
Lee said: “I’m very proud to have worked jointly with the police on this issue.
“This is something which affects our communities and we will continue to work in partnership to disrupt this activity.”
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Hide AdCouncillor Gill Yeates, cabinet member for community wellbeing, said: “We’re delighted to see the work of this fantastic team recognised by this award.
“They are determined to stop dealers taking advantage of vulnerable people in our society and are committed to tackling drug trafficking to make Arun a safer place.”