Category Archives: Crime Updates

Breaking News…Whittlesey In The News Again…..

Dear Roy, It was an early start for our rural and neighbourhood officers on Monday as they carried out a warrant in Crease Bank, Whittlesey. 🌱A cannabis factory consisting of 270 plants was uncovered. A man in his 70s was … Continue reading

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You Just Don’t Know Who Your Neighbour Is – These Days

A gang has been jailed for a total of 12 years for their part in exporting books to Australia with cocaine hidden inside. Three men have been sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court after consignments of the Class A drug were … Continue reading

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Rural Officers Stop Car In Whittlesey

Rural Officers stop car previously linked to hare coursing. We stopped this car in Briggate West in Whittlesey over the weekend due to information that it had previously been used in hare coursing. The seven occupants were left finding alternative … Continue reading

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Two Drivers Caught In Whittlesey

Fenland Citizen Click Here. Two drivers could receive punishment after being caught illegally behind the wheel in Whittlesey By Molly Nicholas Molly.Nicholas@iliffepublishing.co.uk Two drivers could be facing a £300 fine, six points on their licence, or an unlimited fine and … Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Police Engagement Meeting.

Thank you to all those who attended our community meetings in January, it was great to meet you all and hear about your concerns. Have something else you’d like to discuss with your local officers, or perhaps you were unable … Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Watch Statistics – Good – Want To Join Us….

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I’ll Believe This When It Happens…Ah

Reforms announced to speed up Police response times   Police forces will be forced to respond to emergency calls faster in England and Wales under new reforms. Under the new reforms, response officers will be expected to reach the scene … Continue reading

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Court News

Please find below summaries of the latest news from our courts in January – click on each headline to be taken to our website to read the full story.  Fenland: Data links woman to drug dealing operation Thief built up … Continue reading

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New Report Fraud Online Launched

This week, the City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, announced the full public launch of Report Fraud, which has now officially replaced Action Fraud. A new media and advertising campaign is going live from Monday 19 … Continue reading

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Whittlesey Woman in 80s – Instructed To Leave £8,000 Under Wheelie Bin

An elderly Whittlesey resident in her 80s was taken advantage of when she was scammed of £8,000 after ‘investigators’ pressured her into handing over the money. A spokesperson for the police said the vulnerable woman received a call from a … Continue reading

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NHW News January #1 More Funding For Police

I wonder ‘if’ our Police and Crime (Crumbs) Commissioner + MP’s have obtained any for our under-funded Cambs Police. (RG) The Home Office has announced that police forces across England and Wales are set to receive a funding boost of … Continue reading

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Thefts of Trucks & 4x4s

Dear Roy, We’ve seen the theft of larger vehicles in Fenland in the last week – particularly trucks and 4x4s.  Here are five quick ways to protect your vehicle: Lock up, then double‑check it’s secure every time. Keep keys/fobs away … Continue reading

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