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Essex Police made a record 375 arrests in December 2024, mostly for drug driving, amid a growing drug-fueled crime epidemic.
Essex Police made a record 375 arrests in December 2024, including 225 for drug driving—the highest monthly total in five years—pushing annual arrests close to 1,800, the most since 2020 and nearly double the prior two years.
Officials cite a growing “epidemic” fueled by drugs like ketamine, cocaine, and cannabis, with intelligence-led operations and roadside testing targeting high-risk drivers.
Arrests frequently uncover weapons and links to serious crimes, including sexual offences.
Officers now collect data to identify risks to families and connect individuals with treatment, distributing help leaflets during transport to custody.
The force aims to reduce long-term harm by linking offenders to support services alongside enforcement.
La policía de Essex hizo un récord de 375 arrestos en diciembre de 2024, en su mayoría por conducir con drogas, en medio de una creciente epidemia de delitos alimentados por drogas.