Plympton Police

23/10/2026

💊 Check an online pharmacy is registered when buying medicine online

Thousands of fake online pharmacies are operating that sell fake or unsafe medicines such as weight loss drugs that don’t work or are harmful to your health. They may be cheap, but it’s not worth the risk.

Before you buy, take a moment to check the pharmacy is registered, so you can be confident you will get medicines that are safe and right for you. All legitimate pharmacies in Great Britain have to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

✅ Look for the pharmacy’s registration details on the website
✅ Search for them on the official pharmacy register at the link below

It’s a simple step that will help protect your health.

Find out more and check a pharmacy’s registration at: https://orlo.uk/Online_Pharmacy_Checker_uJGnh

16/10/2026

Warning 💊 | Dangerous fake weight loss drugs and other medicines

Tempting as it may be to save money, using fake online pharmacies puts you at risk of serious harm – check that any pharmacy you use is legitimate at the link at the end of this post.

Fake online pharmacies can dispense medicines that are inappropriate, ineffectively dosed, or even counterfeit. These counterfeit medicines can include seriously dangerous substances such as cement and even arsenic.

It's vitally important to make sure that any pharmacy you use is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

How to check an online pharmacy:
1. Find the pharmacy's GPhC registration number on its website.
2. Search for the pharmacy on the official GPhC register.
3. If the pharmacy is not listed, do NOT use it.

👉https://orlo.uk/Online_Pharmacy_Checker_lCCuT

Taking one moment to check a pharmacy's registration could save your life.

12/10/2026

APPEAL | Dashcam footage sought following car theft, Plymouth

Officers investigating the theft of a motor vehicle are appealing for dash cam footage from users of Stonehouse Creek car park in Stonehouse, Plymouth.

The incident happened in Stonehouse Creek car park between 6.40am and 7.30am this morning, Monday 12 October.

The vehicle, a red Vauxhall, was taken from the car park and officers would encourage anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward and contact us via 101 or online, quoting crime reference 50260273619.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at its website or by calling freephone number 0800 555111.

11/10/2026

👮🏻‍♀️ Building trust, creating safer communities!

Community engagement starts at a young age. By connecting with children, listening to them, and helping them feel safe around police, we can build positive relationships that last a lifetime.

Together, we're building trust, confidence and stronger communities across Devon and Cornwall.

Further to our post last week, here are a few more lovely photos of the children from Plymbridge Nursery, meeting our Police Welfare Dog Darcie. I am not sure who enjoyed it more, the dog or the children 🐶.

27/09/2026

🚔🐶 Operation Paw and Order 🐶🚔

Officers from Charles Cross Neighbourhood, Plymouth North Neighbourhood and Special Constable colleagues were joined by PC Warren and PD Jasper, one of our passive drugs dogs, outside local clubs during a proactive operation this weekend.

While most people were simply enjoying their night responsibly, a few individuals received some unwanted attention from our canine colleague. Several positive indications led to further searches and appropriate police action.

If you're heading out, please remember: our dogs don't care if you've hidden it in your sock, pocket, wallet, or any other ‘clever’ hiding place your mate suggested.

PD Jasper has asked us to remind you all that he’s very good at sniffing out drugs but can’t smell those excuses!

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed their evening responsibly and helped make the night a safe one.

Kind Regards

Plymouth North & South Neighbourhood Team 👍🏻

25/09/2026

Darcy, our police welfare dog, joined PC Sheldon and PC Veale at Estover Library, where she had a lovely time meeting the children from Plymbridge Nursery. 🐶

Visits like this are a wonderful reminder of the importance of welfare, wellbeing and positive relationships within our communities. Darcy has a very special role in supporting neighbourhood policing, helping to create a friendly and approachable connection between our officers and the people we serve. For children in particular, meeting Darcy can help make conversations with police officers feel more relaxed and positive, while also providing an opportunity to talk about looking after ourselves, our friends and our community. 💙
A huge thank you to Estover Library and the children and staff at Plymbridge Nursery for making Darcy feel so welcome. We think she may have been the most popular visitor of the day! 🐾📚

23/09/2026

Freshers’ Fair at Plymouth Marjon University! 🎓

PC Sheldon and PC Temple-Smith were pleased to attend Plymouth Marjon University’s Freshers’ Fair, meeting new and returning students as they start another academic year.
It was a great opportunity to introduce ourselves as your local community police officers, have a chat with students, answer questions and let everyone know that we’re here to support the university community.
Starting university is an exciting time, and we want students to feel welcome, safe and confident knowing who they can speak to if they need help or advice. Whether you’re new to the area or returning for another year, please don’t hesitate to come and say hello when you see us out and about. 👋
We look forward to working alongside students, university staff and the wider community throughout the year.
🎓 Welcome to Marjon, and we hope you have a fantastic year!

07/09/2026

As children return to school, we are asking everyone to play their part in keeping the roads around our schools safe.
Parking too close to school entrances, on zig-zag lines, pavements or near crossings can reduce visibility and make it difficult for children to safely see and be seen when crossing the road.
Please remember:
🚗 Park responsibly and legally – avoid stopping where restrictions are in place.
👀 Keep crossings and junctions clear – give children the best possible view of approaching traffic.
🚸 Slow down and stay alert – children can be unpredictable, particularly at busy drop-off and pick-up times.
🚶 Encourage safe crossing – remind children to use designated crossings.
🤝 Think safeguarding – a few extra minutes walking can make a significant difference to everyone’s safety.
Our priority is the safety of children, families and the wider school community. By parking considerately and driving responsibly, we can all help make the journey to and from school safer.
Please park with care. Protect our children. Keep our school communities safe.


Kind Regards

Plymouth North Neighbourhood Team

27/08/2026

Bank Holiday! | Have a safe TRIP

Whether you’re leaving the south west or coming to visit, have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday road trip.

Follow the T.R.I.P. checks every driver needs to perform to keep themselves, their passengers and other road users safe.

TOP UP your fuel or battery, oil and screen wash
REST with planned stops of at least 15 minutes every two hours
INSPECT tyre pressure, tread depth and for cracks or tears before setting out
PREPARE for all weather conditions…it may be very hot, or we may have rain and thunderstorms

We’ll add that SPEED limits are there for your safety, they are not a target. Drive within the limit and to prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. So, TRIPS: as easy to remember as TRIP.

🚗 Have a great bank holiday! 😎

(More on road safety in the comments 👇 )

22/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/9Dx0A

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.