🚔 Gravesend Town Centre Operation Targets Anti-Social Behaviour and Road Safety Issues 🚔

Today, local officers carried out a proactive operation in Gravesend Town Centre targeting breaches of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), street drinking 🍺, and nuisance vehicles 🚗.

✅ Why is this important?

PSPOs are designed to help keep public spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone. They give police and partner agencies powers to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour, including street drinking and activities that cause nuisance, alarm, or distress to residents, businesses, and visitors.

By addressing these issues, we can help: 🏘️ Improve the local environment for residents
🛍️ Support businesses and shoppers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make the town centre a safer and more welcoming place for all
🤝 Reduce anti-social behaviour and its impact on the community

During today's operation, officers engaged with individuals involved in street drinking and provided reassurance to members of the public and local businesses.

🚨 Results from the operation:

🚗🚫 2 vehicles seized for having no valid vehicle tax.

📱❌ 1 driver reported for using a mobile phone whilst driving.

Using a mobile phone while driving can have devastating consequences. Enforcement action helps reduce risk on our roads and encourages drivers to make safer choices. 🛣️