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Before the Authorised Period

Time,  Date and Duration of Authority to Search
1900hours 05/07/2019- 0300hours 06/07/2019.
Area covered by Authority  (Please attach any relevant maps)
BEDA,BEDB,BEDD,BWJA,BWJB,BWJC,BWJD,BWFA,BWFB,BWFC,BWWA  
Details of Authorising Officer
  ACC MEIR
Reason for Authority (Brief Summary for Publication)
 The S60 was authorised in order to assist in minimising the threat and risk of firearms and gang violence occurring in the identified areas.
Details of OIC (for contact or enquiries)
  CI PHIL CAPE 1003

After the Authorised Period

Number of Stop/Searches Carried Out Under the Authority
  A total of 4 stop and searches were conducted using the s60 authority.
Outcomes of those Stop/Searches
Person searched on BROAD STREET CITY CENTRE- Person seen to alight from a vehicle which had firearms marker intelligence suggested possession of a firearm- Nothing found during search.  

Person searched on BROAD STREET CITY CENTRE- Intelligence suggested male may be in possession of a firearm-Nothing found during search.  

Person and vehicle searched SPRINGMEADOW ROAD- Current intelligence re gang affiliation- Outcome street summons.  

Person and vehicle searched SPRINGMEADOW ROAD- Current intelligence re gangs and violence- Nothing found during search.  

In addition to the above S60 searches, there were additional searches carried out using other powers, mainly S23 Misuse of drugs act; resulting in 5 prisoners for offences including Possession with Intent to supply class a and b drugs, as well as possession of a bladed article.