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Operation “Park Safe” to be rolled out across Cheshire

Operation “Park Safe” to be rolled out across Cheshire

A pilot project allowing Crewe and Nantwich residents to report obstructive and illegal parking has been deemed a success.

In January, police received 17 reports of parking problems online as part of “Operation Park Safe” in the Crewe and Nantwich area.

February 2, 2024
Nantwich residents urged to report illegal parking in police scheme

Nantwich residents urged to report illegal parking in police scheme

Nantwich residents are being encouraged to report illegal parking problems as part of a month-long scheme by Cheshire Police.

The Operation Park Safe initiative allows residents to report problems online and is being piloted across the Crewe Local Policing Unit (LPU) throughout January.

January 12, 2024
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Police bosses pledge to target e-scooters “plague” in Nantwich

Police chiefs have pledged to target e-scooters “plaguing” the streets of Nantwich, town councillors were told.

Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said six e-scooters in the town had already been seized and issued a warning to parents not to buy the “illegal” machines for their kids.

September 15, 2023
More than 20 people investigated over waste crime in Cheshire

More than 20 people investigated over waste crime in Cheshire

More than 20 people are being investigated following an operation to tackle waste crime in Cheshire.

Vehicles and companies believed to be involved in illegal disposal or management of waste were targeted.

February 24, 2021
Cheshire East sees rise in illegal and anti-social parking in lockdown

Cheshire East sees rise in illegal and anti-social parking in lockdown

More inconsiderate drivers are parking illegally and irresponsibly across Cheshire East, council chiefs say.

Cheshire East Council says there has been a rise in reported cases of “illegal and irresponsible parking” during the latest lockdown.

November 16, 2020
Cocaine gang from Wistaston and Crewe jailed for 65 years

Cocaine gang from Wistaston and Crewe jailed for 65 years

An organised crime gang from Crewe and Wistaston involved in the supply of cocaine has been jailed for almost 65 years.

The 13 men were members of a gang who had been flooding the streets of Crewe with the drug.

March 29, 2017
Illegal cigarettes, vodka and tobacco seized in South Cheshire raids

Illegal cigarettes, vodka and tobacco seized in South Cheshire raids

Trading standards officers have seized cigarettes, vodka and tobacco worth more than £17,000 in a swoop on illegal sellers in South Cheshire.

More than 25,000 illegal cigarettes, 800 bottles of vodka and 5.5kg of hand-rolling tobacco were uncovered during raids on properties in Crewe.

December 10, 2016