Drugs Sniffed Out At Torquay Train Station After Dog Alert

A sniffer dog named Polly patrolled Torquay’s train station. She looked for people transporting drugs. Polly worked with British Transport Police, who wanted to stop drugs reaching the town.

Police officers joined Polly at the train station. Some officers wore uniforms, while others dressed in plain clothes. They watched station exits and entrances.

The police chief, Miranda Pusey, spoke about their work. She said they want to deter drug criminals and aim to stop drugs entering towns. This work forms part of their ongoing efforts.

Officers stopped and searched people after Polly alerted them. They found Class A and B drugs and seized six grams of MDMA. Police also found five grams of cannabis and one gram of ketamine. They confiscated drug paraphernalia, and investigations are still underway.

Inspector Pusey said the team removed illegal drugs, making the streets safer. These operations are time-limited, as word spreads fast about their presence. She said this specific day was a success.

These operations with BTP will continue across South Devon all year. They want to make it hard for criminals, aiming to stop drug dealing in towns. The police want the public to report crimes and anything that seems wrong, as this helps make communities safer.

Detective Inspector Ian Henderson also spoke, representing the British Transport Police. His taskforce works with other police forces to disrupt criminals’ drug dealing. Police intercept criminals using railways for transport, arrest those involved, and protect people criminals exploit.

County lines refers to organized drug dealing. Criminal groups use phone lines to move drugs from cities to smaller towns, and railways are sometimes used to transport drugs.

Criminals take advantage of vulnerable people, recruiting them to distribute drugs in what is often called “drug running.” Criminals might also use vulnerable people’s homes, a practice known as “cuckooing.”