Priority monkey dust operation sees arrests and seizures
10:00 26/08/2026More than 30 arrests have been made and 25kg of suspected monkey dust has been seized as part of a priority operation targeting the illegal substance across Staffordshire.
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Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 67 | 11.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 42 | 7% |
| Sep 2025 | 53 | 8.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 44 | 7.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 30 | 5% |
| Dec 2025 | 40 | 6.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 39 | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 50 | 8.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 65 | 10.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 47 | 7.8% |
| May 2026 | 62 | 10.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 61 | 10.2% |