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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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Five charged with south Essex Class A conspiracy
11:30 18/10/2026We've charged five men after early morning warrants across south Essex.
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Southend: Charges secured following imitation firearm incident
16:53 09/10/2026Officers responding to reports of a man with what appeared to be a handgun in Southend detained a suspect within minutes and recovered an imitation firearm.
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Southend: Man jailed for 13 years after targeting young girl
15:05 06/10/2026A man has been jailed for more than 13 years after detectives identified and arrested him following offences against a 11-year-old girl in Leigh.
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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 Thorpe Bay Gardens and Burges Road.
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.