Operation Yamhill sees fantastic results achieved by police officers across Havering and East Area.

Well done to East Area police officers who took part in another day of action as part of Operation Yamhill. The operation continues to be an ongoing multi agency series of events in partnership with the Council, which is run regularly in all three east area boroughs. It targets anti-social behaviour, car theft, traffic offences, drug offences and sees a zero tolerance approach.  Also taking part last week were British Transport Police, Safer Transport Officers, Havering Joint Task Force Officers along with Transport For London compliance officers and revenue officers.  

A/Chief Inspector Louise Jackson told the Havering Daily: “We fully understand how crime and anti-social behaviour can blight the lives of residents and local businesses, affecting the wellbeing of all communities. We are committed to working with our partners to deal with matters that cause concern against our communities.”

The results for the operation so far are:

53 people searched – 8 positives for drugs, stolen property, weapons.

1 x Penalty Notice for Disorder was issued

3 x Community Resolutions issued

4 x Arrests made:

1 – Wanted for Theft and also arrested for Handling Stolen Goods (Bank Cards).

1 – Arrested for Possession Class A

1 – Arrested for Bladed Articles – 2 knives seized.

1 – Arrested for Handling Stolen Goods (Stolen Clothing)

Also a missing child was located and safely returned home.

Transport for London Compliance Officers completed 30 checks on local cabs within the area with no issues identified.

The revenue officers for TFL issued 22 Penalty Fares and reported a further 3 people for Court.

A Speed Gun operation was completed with 57 cars checked and 4 vehicles caught speeding. Fastest was 49mph in a 30mph zone. 

Met Police Volunteers were also out and working alongside officers from Romford Town Safer Neighbourhood Teams, community engagement took place in South Street making residents/shopper aware of the ‘Safe Street’ website, which allows residents to tell police about public places where we have felt or feel unsafe.  They were also made very welcome at the Havering Islamic Cultural Centre where they engaged with over 300 attendees about tackling hate crime.  During a Weapons sweep in Kingsmead mansions, a large saw was located. Owner quickly located and words of advice provided. Weapon Sweep in Cottons Park provided negative results.  

Further Weapon Sweeps were also conducted at Farringdon Avenue and Romford BR Station.  A bag containing bladed articles was recovered.  A stolen push bike was also recovered and returned to the owner.  Officers from Harold Wood, Heaton and GooshaysWard also held Roadshows within their areas.  Giving crime prevention advice and fitting purse chains. 

Two visits with Ward Officers and the Drugs Dogs were completed at several Hostels within the Harold Hill area  – to help support the staff and deter any drug related concerns.  No Drugs were recovered at any of these venues.

Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said “These operations are important and great examples of the Council, police and other services working in partnership, to help towards reducing anti-social behaviour and crime. We all want to help our residents and visitors to the borough feel safer and we encourage them to continue to report crime and anti-social behaviour so we can all help to make our borough as safe as possible.”