Vehicle crime operation in East Herts and Broxbourne

A three-day operation was carried out across East Herts and Broxbourne last week, as part of continuing efforts to tackle vehicle crime.

Officers from Operation Scorpion were joined by colleagues from the Neighbourhood Policing Team, Operational Support Group (OSG), Mobile Scorpion Team (MST) and Road Policing Unit (RPU) to conduct proactive patrols on the road network, both uniformed and plain-clothed.

The Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) were on hand to assist with their drone, while colleagues from intelligence and the Force Control Room also provided support.

PC Kev Jones, from the East Herts Operation Scorpion Team, lead the operation. He said: “The operation was a success, with several teams and resources working together to deter criminality.

“During the times that the operation was in progress, we had no calls regarding vehicles being stolen or interfered with across East Herts and Broxbourne.

“I hope this reassures the community that we are out there and doing everything we can to prevent vehicle crime. I hope it also serves as a warning to those involved in criminal activity.”

During the operation:

• Two males were arrested for drug supply and driving offences following a pursuit.
• Two people were arrested after a cloned vehicle was pursued and brought to a tactical stop. The vehicle was confirmed as stolen from the Cheshunt area.
• A stolen van was recovered.
• A male was arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A and possession of a knife. Further Class A drugs and phones were recovered from a second male who made off.
• Two vehicles which failed to stop for police were located and seized.
• Eight stop searches were conducted leading to cannabis being discovered.
• Three vehicles were seized for being driven without insurance.
• Several vehicle stops were conducted.
• Traffic Offence Reports were issued.

Detective Chief Inspector of Tactical Resources Luke Whinnett said: “Officers are working hard day in, day out, to tackle vehicle crime across Hertfordshire, through our specialist vehicle crime group.

“Operations such as this allow us to proactively target hotspot areas, with the support of the countywide resources.”

For advice around keeping your vehicle more secure, visit our website - https://www.herts.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/