Drug search dogs help with police operation in Ivybridge

Officers from the Ivybridge Neighbourhood Team have thanked the public for their co-operation after they successfully executed a search warrant in Ivybridge and seized a quantity of suspected cannabis.

The operation took place at Bridge Park on Wednesday, 8 April. The local neighbourhood officers were joined by drugs dogs and handlers and the Neighbourhood Support Team

A woman was at the address when police visited but no arrests took place. Police are continuing with their ongoing investigation.

Drug issues are a priority for the Ivybridge local police team and they want to reassure the community that information will be acted upon. 

Neighbourhood Team Leader Sergeant Maddy Wiliams said: “The Ivybridge Neighbourhood Team is committed to taking drugs off the street and would urge members of the community to pass on information to allow us to focus on this priority. This can be done through calling Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

“All information will be treated with complete confidentiality.”

Members of the public can also pass on information via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or by the Crimestoppers website.

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Devon and Cornwall Police has a two way Community Messaging system which helps us to connect with our communities, it alerts people what is happening in their area and allows them to respond directly with any information they can provide.