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Wildlife crime investigation leads to seizure of illegally-taxidermied goshawk
16:10 21/08/2026A taxidermied goshawk has been seized by our Rural Engagement Team because its owner didn’t have the correct licences
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Basildon: Drug dealer jailed again after bringing firearm to probation appointment
15:11 18/08/2026A convicted drug dealer who brought a loaded firearm to a probation appointment has been jailed for more than four years.
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Basildon: Sex offender jailed after attempting to arrange child abuse
18:00 13/08/2026Our Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) and colleagues have ensured a Basildon man is jailed after he was caught trying to arrange to rape children.
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Rural engagement officers seize and recover 28 vehicles
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We are working to reduce vehicle nuisance across the district.
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We are taking steps across the Basildon district to tackle the unsafe and illegal use of e-scooters and off-road motorbikes.
Residents have raised concerns about vehicles being ridden in pedestrian areas, and open spaces, putting people at risk.
We are working with a focus to reducing this issue in Cranfield Park and High Steet in Wickford. Northlands Park, Gloucester Park, Laindon Park and Basildon town centre in Basildon, plus Nevendon Park, Pitsea and Lake Meadows, Billericay.
Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams are carrying out regular patrols and acting where offences are identified.
Where appropriate, vehicles are being seized using Section 59 and Section 165 powers and those involved are being dealt with.
Our aim is to reduce risk, prevent harm and keep public spaces safe for everyone.
This remains in our priority and is in progress.