Armed officers deployed at BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Ministry of Defence Police officers have been deployed around the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow as part of Project Servator.

Ministry of Defence Police officers have recently been deployed around the BAE Systems shipyard and Barrow as part of Project Servator. Details of the deployment were announced over the past weekend.

During the operation, officers conducted vehicle checkpoints and engaged with members of the public, supported by firearms colleagues. The MoD Police said Project Servator deployments typically include police dogs, armed officers and automatic number plate recognition technology.

A spokesperson from the MoD Police said the deployments are 'highly visible and unpredictable' and are designed to disrupt a range of criminal activity and protect Defence sites. The force appealed to the public to report suspected criminal activity, saying 'we need you to be part of our network of vigilance as extra eyes and ears'. Anyone with information can contact the MoD Police on 0300 1232 101 or 999 in an emergency.

How it is being reported

• Armed officers deployed around BAE shipyardSpecially trained officers were recently deployed to conduct vehicle check points and to engage with members of the public.Cumberland News · 19 Oct, 16:14
• Armed officers deployed around BAE shipyard and BarrowSpecially trained officers were recently deployed to conduct vehicle check points and to engage with members of the public.NW Evening Mail · 19 Oct, 09:54

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