Operation Galaxy teams hit Grimsby and Scunthorpe in bumper arrests day

Teams hit addresses across Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull and East Yorkshire, arresting those suspected of everything from sexual offences to drug dealing.

Yesterday’s (Tuesday) activity included:

• A 41-year-old man and 49-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs following a warrant at a property in Francis Street, Scunthorpe. Officers recovered what was believed to be crack cocaine, steroids, cash and more than 100 items of make-up and cosmetics, which they believe to be stolen (pictured).
• A 60-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, following a warrant at a property in Sixhills Street, Grimsby.
• A 24-year-old Grimsby man was arrested on suspicion of indecently exposing himself in a bar in the town, two counts of common assault and affray.
• A 21-year-old Grimsby man was arrested on suspicion of making and distributing indecent images of children.
• A 14-year-old Scunthorpe boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
• A 21-year-old Grimsby man was arrested on suspicion of stalking and harassment linked to domestic abuse.
• A 45-year-old Cleethorpes man was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a child.
• A warrant was also carried out at an address in Duncombe Street, Grimsby, but no evidence of criminal activity was found.

Chief Superintendent Darren Downs, who is leading Operation Galaxy, said: “Our priority will always be to keep you safe and protect vulnerable members of our community – and that’s what Operation Galaxy is all about.

“As a result of the restrictions put in place this year, levels of crime have fallen and we are doing all we can to make the most of the opportunity this gave us to establish a ‘new norm’ in tackling and reducing crime.

“We have been relentless in making the lives of those responsible for criminality in this area incredibly difficult and bringing them to justice and now we’re approaching a second period of lockdown and our message to you is simple.”

He continued: “The additional restrictions will not slow us down. We will not tolerate any form of criminality. We will continue to target those causing you harm and it will never be easy for criminals to operate in the Humberside force area.

“I also want to thank the vast majority of you for your continued support. The information you share with us is vital in helping us to carry out effective, targeted operations which will make a long term difference.”

If you have information or concerns about crime in your area, let police know.

You can call the non-emergency 101 line, message via Twitter or Facebook (@Humberbeat) or speak to your local officers.

If you’d rather not give your name, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.