Pubdate: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 Source: Southern Daily Echo (UK) Copyright: 2009 Southern Daily Echo Contact: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/950 Author: Ash Bolton SEVEN ARRESTED AFTER CRIME AND DRUGS CRACKDOWN POLICE arrested seven people after a crackdown on violent crime and drugs in Southampton last night. More than 70 officers including specialist units and armed officers took part in Operation Spartan to help make the city a safer place to live and work. Last night 170 Police National Computer Checks were carried out on people and vehicles in the city as part of the anti-drugs crackdown. At least four arrests were related to drugs offences. Seven vehicles were also seized for having no insurance. A police spokesman said: "As part of the operation we are taking robust action against any violent criminals who may live or who may come into the city. "We are showing them that Southampton is a no-go zone for them and they can expect to be pursued, located and arrested if they do enter our city." In September police carried out a similar operation where they stopped more than 60 people and arrested one person on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). In the previous crackdown there were arrests for suspected GBH, kidnap and robbery and six for drug offences. Officers also carried out more then 30 strip searches and seized two vehicles. A number of drug seizures were also made. More Operation Spartan events are planned in the city in the weeks and months to come. - --- MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart