Some 5,000 police officers from around the country will be drafted into Cornwall to enable the Devon and Cornwall force to police the G7 summit in June, while maintaining existing local policing services. Support from other force areas will be given under mutual aid arrangements.

The policing operation around the summit is largely focused on identifying and deterring potential security threats, and the deployment of the required police resources.

Devon and Cornwall Police says it is working closely with Government, local and national partners and local communities to gather and co-ordinate intelligence and prepare for any threats.

“While we cannot reveal specifics about the security and policing arrangements at this time, all measures needed will be undertaken to keep people safe,” a spokesperson said.

“The Force will deploy its breadth of policing expertise and technology to secure the venues and routes and ensure the safety of everyone.

“The public can expect to see Force drones, the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), specialist search, firearms, public order and specialist operational officers.”

Meanwhile, a website has been launched to provide members of the public with more information on Operation Trelawny.

Information on the website includes the security measures to be imposed around the summit in June, such as local road and rail line closures, and access to and from the harbour and local beaches.

There’s also a FAQ section which covers many of the questions members of the public have been asking.