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# Police launch campaign of "intensified action" against serious crime in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/police-launch-campaign-of-intensified-action-against-serious-crime-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2024-10-04T04:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:33:40.000Z
- Description: Police are ramping up efforts to combat serious crime and violence in the town. The intensified action will focus on County Lines drug trafficking and related youth gang violence.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, Policing, #article, Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** This surge in activity supplements ongoing proactive work and is part of a continued investment in the town to target perpetrators of the most serious offences.

**By the numbers:**

- 17 arrests made since 27 September in connection with suspected drug-related criminality
- 6 warrants conducted
- 8 visits to properties subject to suspected 'cuckooing'
- 1 Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) check completed

**Key actions:**

- Increased police presence and visibility
- Conducting property warrants
- Interventions and safeguarding activities for vulnerable people exploited by drug dealers
- Criminal Behaviour Order checks on known individuals

**Why it matters:** The intensified action aims to reassure the public and demonstrate the police's proactive approach to disrupting drug-related crime.

**What they're saying:** Superintendent Andy Martin, South Area Commander, said: "This activity demonstrates our ongoing and relentless pursuit of offenders and to make Ipswich a hostile place for criminals who choose to involve themselves in the preparation and selling of illicit substances, use of violence, and exploitation of those most vulnerable within in our community."

[Tim Passmore](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/tim-passmore/), Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner, added: "I fully support this dynamic, targeted approach being deployed in our county town. I hope this pro-active activity sends out a clear message that criminals are not welcome in Suffolk."

**What's next:**

- Daily briefings to assess intelligence and deploy resources effectively.
- Continued collaboration with partner agencies, including the council, support agencies, and charities.
- A public meeting hosted by the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner on 15 October.

**The bottom line:** Police are urging the public to continue reporting suspicious activity through their online reporting tool or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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