Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset Police are asking people who live or work around the UK’s coastline and waterways to play their part in keeping the area safe from an array of threats.

As part of National Counter Terrorism Week, Border Force, the National Crime Agency (NCA), and the police are promoting Project Kraken, which encourages people living or working around the UK’s coastline and waterways to report any suspicious or unusual activity, to help strengthen the maritime industry’s response to criminal and terrorist threats.

Chief Superintendent Jim Nye, Strategic Alliance Commander for Operations for Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, and Chair for the UK Seaport Commanders said: ’Devon, Cornwall and Dorset has in the region of 650 miles of coastline and it is vital that the public and maritime community work with us to help protect our shores.

’By working together, we can help to prevent terrorists and organised criminals posing a threat to you, your neighbours, your pastimes, your businesses and your livelihoods.’

As part of Project Kraken, information and advice will be given to people across the county who visit, live or work near the coastline and waterways of Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.

Any unusual or suspicious activity should be reported to the police on 101 or via the 101 email. Any immediate emergency should always be reported to 999. You can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.