Drones have been deployed as police clamp down on anti-social behaviour in a Wiltshire town.
Officers in Warminster and the surrounding areas have been cracking down on anti-social behaviour as part of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.
This work has included operations by Wiltshire Police’s Drone Unit, which have allowed officers to respond quickly to incidents involving motorbikes and e-scooters in the area.
Drones are being used to help locate offenders and identify problem hotspots across the area.
A spokesperson for the force said: “This week marks Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week and the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team has been working hard across the community with a range of proactive initiatives to tackle ASB.
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“One of the key tools supporting our work has been the specialist expertise of the Wiltshire Police Drone Unit.
“Their support has been invaluable in helping us respond swiftly and effectively to recent concerns involving motorbikes and e-scooters linked to ASB.
“The drone team provides real time visibility across large areas, helping officers identify hotspots, locate offenders, and keep our community safe.
“If you witness ASB or have concerns in your area, please report it to us online. In an emergency, always dial 999.”
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