Large police gathering in Sheffield retail park ahead of day of action
Criminals in Sheffield will have some unexpected visitors today
A large gathering of police officers was spotted in a Sheffield retail park this morning ahead of a planned ‘day of action.’
Dozens of officers along with police vehicles were pictured in Heeley Retail Park, off Chesterfield Road, at around 8.45am (August 5).
South Yorkshire Police confirmed the force is conducting another ‘day of action’ under Operation Duxford on Wednesday.
Operation Duxford typically sees officers execute multiple warrants across the city to tackle issues including drugs, illegal off-road bikes, burglary, vehicle crime, and anti-social behaviour.
Previous days of action have seen thousands of pounds of drugs, criminal gains, weapons and vehicles taken off the streets.
Others have seen the police cooperate with Trading Standards to crackdown on illegal cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.