64 arrests were made, weapons seized and cash recovered as North Yorkshire Police worked around the clock for 24 hours in the biggest operation in the force’s history.
On Wednesday 23rd September, officers and staff took part in Operation Super Tornado Two, a 24-hour day of action which saw teams deployed across York and North Yorkshire to target serious and organised crime.
Officers, PCSOs and specialist teams joined forces with partner agencies and neighbouring police forces to pursue offenders, disrupt organised crime and protect vulnerable people.
Over the 24-hour period 64 arrests were made, 14 warrants executed, four wanted people located, six weapons seized as well as 14 vehicles and £3,750 in cash was recovered.
Significant quantities of drugs were also seized, including a cannabis cultivation in Northallerton with an estimated street value of around £1 million.
As part of activity targeting organised immigration crime, officers and partners visited 12 high street premises, with the activity resulting in the closure of one premises in York linked to the sale of illegal tobacco. During these visits £1,280 was seized as suspected Proceeds of Crime from a nail bar. 13,000 illegal cigarettes were also seized.
Teams also worked closely with partner agencies and neighbouring police forces, with specialist resources deployed across the road network throughout the force area to target criminals on the move.
