Six arrested In South Tyneside Police Crackdown
Written by Aaron Kearney on 29 May 2025
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Six arrested – and drugs, cash and vehicles seized – as part of a police crackdown on criminality in South Tyneside.
Officers from Northumbria Police swarmed the borough yesterday (Wednesday), bringing together a range of teams and specialist officers in the most recent day of activity.
Over the course of the day, warrants were executed at two addresses in the Jarrow area of South Tyneside.
During the raids, police seized a large quantity of white powder believed to be cocaine, suspected criminal cash totalling almost £7,000, and a stash of mobile phones. Four vehicles were also recovered from the addresses, including a Sur-Ron motorbike and an E-Scooter.
The Neighbourhood Policing Team and Mounted Section were also carrying out high-visibility patrols along the coastline as part of Operation Coastwatch. Alongside NPT officers, partners at Trading Standards seized a haul of illicit cigarettes and vapes – and visited nine stores to offer advice.
While officers with the Force’s Metro Unit were deployed to ride the network to deter anti-social behaviour, cops were also supported by officers from the Force’s Operations department, including the Marine Unit, and Firearms Support Unit (FSU) and Operation Dragoon.
Throughout the day, a total of six men were arrested for offences including possession of drugs, dangerous driving, and assault. Two men remain in police custody at this time, one has been released on police bail, and three have been released under investigation.
Additionally, four licencing spot checks were conducted, and 124 mobile camera enforcements were recorded for offences such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving whilst using a mobile phone.
During the evening, a further nine vehicles were also seized, bringing the day’s total to 13. One person was discovered driving whilst disqualified, and two people were summonsed to court for driving offences – one for driving with a baby being transported in the footwell of a car.
Praising the teams’ efforts, South Tyneside Area Command’s Chief Inspector, Phil Baker, said: “This was an outstanding day of action which truly demonstrates our continued commitment to tackling issues that matter most to the communities we serve.
“Operation Impact builds on the extensive work we are doing every single day to protect our communities from harm and it’s from the day-to-day work we do, that we build a bigger picture about where to focus our resources on these days of action.
“It’s also about being visible and showing people that we are there for them when they need us – and always will be.”
“Our message is clear – our priority is to provide an outstanding service to people, and we will continue to do everything we can to tackle these issues.
“Thank you to all officers who police South Tyneside everyday – but also to the officers from further afield who came together yesterday to deliver these fantastic results.
“And always, a massive thanks to our partners who we work with daily to ensure South Tyneside stays an enjoyable and safe place to live, work in, and visit.”
Anyone who has concerns about crime in their area can send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat function and report forms on the Force’s website.
For those unable to contact police via those ways, call 101.
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