Major operation to keep fighting serious and organised crime across Buckinghamshire

Thames Valley Police carried out a major operation across Buckinghamshire on Tuesday (3/3) as part of their ongoing work to target serious and organised criminality. This follows similar enforcement activity conducted earlier in the year.

A number of officers and staff came together to disrupt organised crime groups in Buckinghamshire who are linked to a number of offences such as thefts, robberies and other serious offences. 

Officers made four arrests in Buckinghamshire and have had a closure order issued on a property in Aylesbury, following 3.5kg worth of cannabis being seized. 

The day of action will enhance the work that goes on every day to tackle serious and organised crime, not just in Buckinghamshire but across the Thames Valley, and they say they will continue to collaborate closely with their partners. 

Superintendent Euan Livingstone, who led the operation, said: “Following last month’s day of action, we have made a significant impact on organised crime groups operating across Buckinghamshire. 

“Protecting and supporting our communities in Buckinghamshire is central to our approach, and ensuring public safety remains our clear focus. 

“I am proud of the outstanding work carried out by our officers and staff during this operation and would like to thank them for their commitment. 

“We will continue to work relentlessly to support victims and to ensure those involved in this type of criminality are brought to justice.” 

Live facial recognition was deployed and played a key role again in this operation in the Eden Centre in High Wycombe. 

52,630 faces were scanned against the watchlist two people being arrested from the operation and another investigation being progressed from an alert. Anyone who’s face is scanned and not matched is deleted immediately. We also had officers answering questions and concerns from the public and giving crime prevention advice as well as gathering intelligence. 

In conjunction with our Safer Streets campaign, they have increased high‑visibility neighbourhood patrols to support their commitment to reducing crime in town and city centre. Plain‑clothed officers have also been deployed to strengthen proactive work to identify and deter offenders. 

They have also been working closely with neighbouring police forces to tackle organised criminals crossing borders and using the transport network, as well as other partners outside of policing.