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Man jailed for two years for Sudbury drug offences
09:51 19/10/2026A man has been jailed for drug-related offences following a police investigation in Sudbury,
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Appeal after fraudsters attempt £14,000 courier fraud near Sudbury
11:53 05/10/2026“Imagine receiving a frightening phone call and shortly afterwards having a stranger arrive at your front door,” that is the reality of courier fraud according to a police fraud prevention officer after an attempt to steal £14,000 from an elderly man.
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Haverhill - New initiative to tackle crime along Old Railway Line Footpath
11:45 28/08/2026Suffolk Constabulary has launched Operation Brightway, a dedicated initiative aimed at reducing crime, anti-social behaviour and dangerous vehicle use along Haverhill's Old Railway Line Footpath.
Drug dealer sentenced and subject to deportation proceedings
15:55 26/08/2026A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment following his arrest in Sudbury for drug offences.
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Great Waldingfield – appeal after motorcyclist injured in collision with lorry
09:13 20/08/2026Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in Great Waldingfield.
Crimes and priorities
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Drug use and County Lines Dealing
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Police have been conducting Section 8 visits to addresses linked to drugs use and dealing, alongside working with partner agencies around enforcement action.
Police have also been conducting patrols in identified Hotspot areas for the proactive prevention and identification of drug related issues. -
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Theft from motor vehicles
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Police have been conducting visible patrols in the relevant areas for the proactive detection and prevention of crime. Alongside this police have been working closely with partners like the Parish Council, and ensuring crime prevention advice is made known to residents in the area
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Criminal Activities linked to HMP Highpoint.
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Police have been conducting visible patrols in the area for the proactive prevention and identification of any issues.
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Burglaries of residential property and outbuildings.
Burglaries of businessesAction taken:
Police have been conducting visible patrols in a number of localities, speaking to local residents and providing crime prevention advice under Op First Principle and issuing Smart Water kits where applicable. Officers have liaised with local neighbourhood watch groups and parish councils regarding any recent incidents. Foot patrols have been conducted in a number of different rural villages in addition to a number of street meets advertised through the Suffolk Police website.