Thames Valley Police seizes 16 vehicles in major operation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Thames Valley Police seized 16 vehicles and arrested five people during Operation Scallis at the Park and Ride on Vendee Drive in Bicester on October 8. The operation used intelligence-led ANPR technology to identify uninsured drivers but uncovered a range of wider offences.

Officers seized 16 vehicles for driving without insurance and vehicle tax offences. Three motorists were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving. A further two arrests were made: one person in connection with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of a knife, and another for a man wanted in connection with an allegation of sexual communication with a child. Police also issued 19 traffic offence reports.

Thames Valley Police stated that the operation aimed to remove uninsured vehicles from roads whilst identifying wider criminality. A spokesperson said the force would continue to use intelligence to identify those breaking the law and putting others at risk, describing uninsured driving as placing other road users at financial risk.

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• Police seize 16 vehicles and arrest 5 during major operation targeting driversThames Valley Police seized 16 vehicles and made arrests during Operation Scallis in Bicester, targeting uninsured drivers and uncovering wider offences.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 08:28
• Police seize 16 vehicles and arrest 5 during major operation targeting driversThames Valley Police seized 16 vehicles and made arrests during Operation Scallis in Bicester, targeting uninsured drivers and uncovering wider offences.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 08:28

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Bicester · Vendee Drive · ANPR · Park and Ride

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