Nearly 300 arrests in UK vehicle crime crackdown

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 11:17 · Archive

Police recovered more than 300 stolen vehicles and made 285 arrests during a week-long national operation targeting organised vehicle theft.

Police in Essex took part in Operation Alliances, a national crackdown on organised vehicle crime targeting groups involved in large-scale vehicle theft across the UK. The third phase of the operation was led by the National Police Chiefs' Council and funded by the Home Office, involving 32 police forces that focused on disrupting gangs operating both nationally and internationally.

During the week of action from 5 to 11 October, police recovered more than 300 stolen vehicles and dismantled eight illegal chop shops. More than 100 warrants were executed and over 280 stop searches carried out. More than 285 arrests were made for offences including vehicle theft, burglary, and possession of drugs and weapons. More than 50 charges have already been brought, with further charges expected.

Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Grahame, the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for vehicle crime, said: 'Vehicle crime is not a low-level crime with minimal consequences. It affects people and communities every day and, as the range of arrests during this operation demonstrates, is often linked to other serious offending.'

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Nearly 300 arrests made and 300 stolen vehicles recovered in police crackdownEssex Police took part in Operation Alliances, recovering 300+ stolen vehicles, dismantling eight chop shops and making 285 arrests across the UK.Brentwood Guardian · 3 Nov, 10:54
Nearly 300 arrests made and 300 stolen vehicles recovered in police crackdownEssex Police took part in Operation Alliances, recovering 300+ stolen vehicles, dismantling eight chop shops and making 285 arrests across the UK.Echo (Basildon) · 3 Nov, 10:23
Nearly 300 arrests made and 300 stolen vehicles recovered in police crackdownEssex Police took part in Operation Alliances, recovering 300+ stolen vehicles, dismantling eight chop shops and making 285 arrests across the UK.Colchester Gazette · 3 Nov, 10:23

In this story: Essex Police · Operation Alliances · National Police Chiefs' Council · Home Office · Sarah Grahame

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