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More than £1million recovered from two jailed drug dealers
15:00 25/10/2026Two drug dealers already sentenced for their roles in a widespread conspiracy have had more than £1m confiscated by our Proceeds of Crime Team.
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Southend: Prolific shoplifter admits 21 thefts in the city
18:25 23/10/2026A man arrested by a volunteer Special during a plain-clothes policing operation to tackle shop theft in the London Road area of Westcliff has admitted 21 charges at court
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Southend: Arrest made in social media video investigation
10:50 23/10/2026A man aged in his 30s has been arrested in Westcliff as part of an investigation relating to a video posted on social media in Southend.
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Southend: Drug dealers jailed for cocaine and cannabis supply
13:26 22/10/2026Two drug dealers who supplied cocaine and cannabis in south Essex have been jailed after officers seized drugs, weapons and thousands of pounds in cash.
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Getting a grip of shoplifting
13:24 22/10/2026In the last year our officers have secured 4,000 shoplifting charges, 500 more than the previous 12 months.
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We are working to reduce vehicle nuisance across the district.
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We are taking steps across the Southend 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, which will include a focus in the areas of Leigh library gardens & Leigh Broadway.
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.