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Arrests made as Wiltshire Police support rural crime operation

byDaniel Jae Webb
16 June 2026 • 10.20am
Arrests made as Wiltshire Police support rural crime operation
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Wiltshire Police officers joined colleagues from Avon and Somerset Police in a coordinated operation targeting rural crime last week.

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The latest phase of Operation Ragwort took place near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, on 10 June.

Operation Ragwort brings together police forces from across the South West to tackle crime affecting rural communities.

During the operation, officers made arrests for drug driving, possession of cannabis and immigration offences.

One person was also summonsed for driving while disqualified and without insurance.

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In addition, a number of motorists were reported for traffic offences and several enforcement notices were issued.

The operation is designed to strengthen intelligence sharing between police forces and partner agencies, allowing officers to act on information and prevent rural crime across the South West.


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