Quest to deter, detect and disrupt crime

POLICE have been carrying out activities to deter, detect and disrupt violence, disorder, crime and anti-social behaviour across Angus.

Operation Quest targeted violent offenders, along with carrying out bail checks, warrant checks and licensed premises visits during the last week of October.

More than 200 retailers, including offsales, bookmakers, licensed premises, newsagents, fast food outlets and petrol filling stations were visited and given information on retail crime prevention and advice on age restricted sales. The operation also provided a chance to discuss or highlight local issues to officers.

The premises were visited in partnership with Angus Council Trading Standards to look at the part they can play in reducing anti-social behaviour by considering appropriate sales of items, not necessarily age restricted goods, but those that can be used to cause harm within our local community.

All 19 Post Offices in Angus were visited by Police Scotland as part of the Angus Adult Protection Committee’s strategy on protection from financial harm for consumers. This is to reduce opportunities of financial losses through fraud and scams and the important part financial institutions play in preventing these crimes.

As part of a commitment to rural crime prevention and road safety, dedicated patrols stopped and checked vehicles across the region leading to 10 offences, mostly defective lighting, and one man was charged with possession of drugs.

A male domestic violence perpetrator was arrested for allegedly breaching bail conditions and youth problem areas were also identified for patrols leading to alcohol being seized and a man was charged with being in possession of drugs.

Ten parking tickets were issued and two warnings were given for inconsiderate parking. There was also an arrest for a suspected disqualified driver.

Morag Stormont has vowed to improve road safety for pedestrians after losing her mother.