Over 30 stops were made by police and police dogs in Reading town centre this week.
Thames Valley Police's Reading Town Centre team ran a successful Project Vigilant deployment this week combating 'predatory behaviour in the night-time economy'.
They were supported by Response Team 1, Reading Specials and the Dog Section, with passive drugs dogs Major and Atlas.
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Over 30 stops and a number of people were dealt with for carrying illegal substances
Writing about the shift, Thames Valley Police officers said: "We are working hard to ensure the town centre is a safe place to enjoy your night out.
"If you are concerned about anyone's behaviour, please contact us so we can deal with them. You never know what this may prevent later in the night."
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