Police in west Berkshire target motorists driving illegally
Operation Titan carried out in Newbury
Police in west Berkshire have carried out a special operation to target people breaking the law on the roads.
During the operation, a 27-year-old man from Newbury was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle with excess alcohol and driving whilst disqualified. He remains in custody.
A large quantity of what is believed to be class A drugs with a value estimated to be several thousands of pounds was also recovered following a pursuit with a vehicle through Newbury town centre. The drugs and the vehicle were subsequently recovered after officers discontinued the pursuit on the grounds of public safety. Enquiries continue to locate the driver.
Five drivers were reported for using a vehicle with no insurance with four of the vehicles being seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.
In addition, one driver was also reported for no insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. This vehicle was also seized under section 165 Road Traffic Act.
One driver was issued a fixed penalty for having no current MOT on their vehicle.
Inspector Simon Hills of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit said:
“This type of joint working with our local colleagues is essential in denying criminals the use of the roads.
“The purpose of this operation was to use intelligence and technology to identify those potentially involved in criminal behaviour, detect and prevent potential offending.
“This type of operation is designed to make the roads in Newbury safe for our law abiding residents and visitors to use without the fear of crime.
“The operation has been a success and my message to those intent on committing crime is quite simple – we will be running more of these operations across Hampshire and Thames Valley, we will target you, and we will seek to free our roads from those who present the most risk to all of us.”