Nine people arrested in one day in Norfolk
Over 50 vehicles were stopped, 17 vehicles were seized and nine people arrested during an action day
Over 50 vehicles were stopped, 17 vehicles were seized and nine people arrested during an action day from Norfolk police.
The action day took place in Wisbech on Thursday 10 July. Operation Foxtail, led by PC Josh Preston, targeted fraudulent driving licence and documents being used on the road network as method to disrupt organised and serious crime.
These action days are funded by the Home Office Invigor fund which focuses on organised immigration crime road operations.
Arrests were made for the following offences.
3x drug driving
1x drink driving
1x possession of class A drug
2x counterfeit driving licence
4x no insurance
1x immigration offences
1x possession of class B drug
3x no driving licence
1x counterfeit document
1x GBH
1x fail to stop
During the day, a motorcyclist observed an illegally modified pedal cycle exceeding the speed limit and running red lights. Officers conducted a short pursuit which led to the rider being safely stopped. The cyclist was reported for the offences and the bike seized.
Speaking about the operation, PC Josh Preston of the Roads and Armed Policing team said: “This was the first Op Foxtail that we have conducted outside of Yarmouth and the roll out was a great success. Working in Wisbech saw some valuable cross-border collaboration with our colleagues in Cambridgeshire.
“We have witnessed some significant results which have had a real impact on those involved with serious and organised crime in Norfolk.
“It was a great opportunity to bring a number of departments together as well as working with partners such as Home Office Immigration Enforcement and HMRC.”