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Stopped in
@PoliceCrewe
😳 we kid you not!! Driver reported for having no insurance and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition!! Vehicle seized. It was once a Rover in red by the way! 🤦♂️👮🚓🤷🏻♂️
#RPU
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7th July
23:01 - Call from member of public re manner of driving of a vehicle on M6
23:20 - Police stop vehicle and arrest male
23:54 - Blows 122 at custody and is charged when sober
COURT RESULT - 25th July
Sent to prison for 16 weeks
Disqualified for 5 years
@NWmwaypolice
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COURT RESULT
Male who was prosecuted on M6, Knutsford
@NWmwaypolice
for driving without due care and attention due to middle lane hogging, undertaking, speeding and tailgating.
Guilty
8 points
£450 fine
+ court costs
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Our new BMW M340is are being converted to police spec
Massively important we have the tools to make Cheshire a hostile place for criminals and keep the roads safe
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M6 south at Thelwall. Vehicle gets rather close to a vehicle, flashing to get past. Unbeknown to him, it was an unmarked police vehicle. Vehicle overtakes police vehicle at speed and driver is on his phone. Vehicle stopped, driver reported and also turns out to be wanted
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The occupants of this vehicle thought Warrington was a good place to shoplift.
We now have their car, their days spoils, and will look to have the keeper removed from the mobility scheme for allowing their vehicle to be used in crime.
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Lane hogging was the theme of the evening last night with a total of 6 being reported for driving without due care and attention as they failed to use the left hand lane on the M6.
Overhead message boards displaying "KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING" didn't make any difference!
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This car was stopped in the
@PoliceMacc
area & found to have been untaxed for 18 months & uninsured for over 2 years! It has now been seized and the driver reported. Business as usual for us
#NoInsuranceNoCar
#GoodEffort
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From A block - it is a legal requirement to have number plates on both the front and rear of your car
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Driver reported to court for driving this coach in lane 3 of 3 on the M6
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To whoever left the Quality Street on our bikes, it maybe a small gesture but it means the world to us.
#cpbikecops
wishing you all a merry Christmas and safe travels this festive period.
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M6 south at Sandbach. Vehicle flags up as having no tax, routine stop at the services discovers driver is uninsured and under influence of Cocaine. Opens boot and we now have two males in custody for possession with intent to supply drugs
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This vehicle was witnessed on the M6 driving in lane three of an empty motorway - reported for driving without due care and attention
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Three males arrested overnight following a lengthy pursuit from
@CMPG
into Crewe on a vehicle displaying false plates and involved in crime. Driver crashed and all occupants ran off to play a game of hide and seek. We won, 3 locked up.
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From D Block - female driver on the M6 stopped on the hatch markings - recorded as nearly five times the drink drive limit
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Good Morning Cheshire
A few to update you on
Electric Porsche paced along the A556 in excess of 120
Driver will appear at court
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Our Roads and Crime Unit have arrested a 42 year old man from Manchester for a number of class A drug offences following a pursuit beginning in Warrington that led to a dead end at Manchester Airport.
Read more -
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Operation Tutelage vehicle seized today
@OpTutelage
It has had no insulation since 10/10/22 and No MOT for 6mths.
Driver issued TOR and vehicle seized.
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M6 at Sandbach. Driver seen FaceTiming whilst driving in atrocious weather conditions. Vehicle stopped to give him a ticket, only to open a can of worms...no licence, no insurance and wanted since June 2019 for being concerned in production of drugs. Off to custody for the night
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HGV driver from Romania that was arrested on 17/12/18 for drink driving on
#M56
by our staff on
@NWmwaypolice
duties has begun a 14 week prison sentence & banned for 2 years in UK.
#Fatal4
#OpSparkles
#nonefortheroad
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Vehicle captured speeding at 45mph in a 30mph limit in Middlewich. Claims he didn’t know the speed limit. Excuse not good enough, neither was the lack of insurance and driving licence. Vehicle seized.
#Fatal5
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To whoever left some milk on the doorstep at
#congleton
police station.... we salute you! Thankyou very much! We have shared it with
@PoliceCongleton
👮🏻♂️🚓
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Disqualified driver stopped yesterday, allowed to let relative collect them as children in car but summonsed to court. Unbelievably they decided to drive again today! 🤦♂️ Vehicle seized & driver off to custody. We do TRY to be nice...
#fatal5
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#cpbikecops
have been escorting an abnormal load in
#stormhannah
. Today we have all experienced the thing that strikes fear into every biker.....the horrible moment the freezing rain soaks through your underwear!! It was also only half an hour into a 7 hour move. 🙄
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Roads & crime officers from E block have just stopped a stolen car using stringer and detained 3 occupants who tried to run away - also found in the car were 2 machetes and a baseball bat along with drugs, all 3 now in custody and these weapons and criminals are off the street.
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A disqualified driver who was wanted by
@gmp
and
@Cheshirepolice
for 10 months was caught last night by officers from
#EBlock
#Roadcrimeunit
and was arrested for a very very long list of offences
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Numerous vehicles stopped on A500 by RCU officers, ensuring people are complying with government advice. Great to speak to our hard working NHS colleagues on their way back from work and personally thank them.
One person arrested for drug driving and no licence
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Excellent work by C Block in Warrington- speeding, driven dangerously with red and blue flashing lights under the grill. Not a police car and not driven by a police officer. Vehicle seized and driver will be heading to court
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Lengthy pursuit with car last night stolen minutes earlier in burglary in
@policewarr
resulted in 2 males arrested hiding in tree after muddy foot chase in
@merseypolice
👍great
#teamwork
with
@MerPolDogs
@cheshPoliceDogs
@NPASBarton
@NWmwaypolice
#RPU
and
#crimecar
🚓👮🏻♂️
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Vehicle seized in Warrington - no insurance, no MOT, no tax and no driving licence - one more than a hattrick
Good work again from D Block
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Driver of this S3 overtook one of our unmarked cars on the M62 and then proceeded to drive in excess of 140mph. Although we lost sight of it while it drove away at speed the last time we saw it, it was on the back of our recovery truck after being located abandoned
#LastLaugh
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This driver was driving along with his fog lights on. The officer was suspicious as it wasn't foggy and the vehicle was stopped. Driver was not insured and had a provisional driving licence. Nothing like drawing attention to yourself.
#seized
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The driver who had this on his roof has been reported under sec.16 of the Lighting Regulations Act. and the light bar has been seized.
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Vehicle responsible for numerous speed camera activations in Merseyside. Stopped by us, driver a current UK resident with a foreign licence which no longer allowed him to drive in the UK, vehicle not UK registered, and suspected uninsured. Vehicle seized and driver reported.
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Driver of this fully laden HGV seen using his mobile phone whilst driving, by officers in a marked police vehicle. Vehicle stopped and traffic offence report issued.
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One of Congleton’s most wanted persons and prolific offenders has been tracked down, found and arrested by Crime Car officers this afternoon after being on the run. Now on their way to custody and no longer hiding.
#TaskForce
#CrimeCar
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Whilst on routine patrol yesterday crime car officers came across a rabbit sat in the middle of the road in Chelford. Luckily for the rabbit the officers saved him and returned him to the wild safely. Officers swear an oath to “save life and limb”
#evenrabbits
🐇 🚓
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Vehicle joined the M56 from the M53 - cut straight across the solid white chevrons and into lane 3
Driver reported
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This vehicle passed our marked patrol on the
@NWmwaypolice
M6 travelling at 90 mph in the 60 mph roadworks, then reached 120 mph jct 19 - 20, all in the pouring rain. Driver only held a licence for 22 months, already has 3 points...for speeding 🤦♂️ day in court awaits
#fatal4
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Next
Stolen HGV from West Yorkshire - pursued before going the wrong way down the A555
3 males made off and all were detained and arrested
Well done C Block
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It has become apparent that some HGV drivers think it is OK to park on the slip Roads to the M6 both NB and SB.
This driver was reported for parking on the hard shoulder whilst he grabbed a coffee at the services.
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Vehicle sighted Police vehicle on Winwick Road and made off through a red light and then joined the M62 motorway using the hard shoulder.
Vehicle stopped and driver reported for both offences.
Already on 9 points, so a file will be prepared for court.
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Male arrested this evening on
@NWmwaypolice
within 2 hours of committing a burglary in
@PoliceCrewe
.
Thousands of pounds worth of stolen gear recovered after the vehicle, on false plates was stopped on the M62.
Driver also disqualified and in possession of drugs.
#TPAC
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Vehicle stolen approximately 4 hours before being sighted by Taskforce Officers. Vehicle failed to stop and STINGER used to bring the vehicle to a stop preventing a lengthy pursuit. Occupants arrested, stolen vehicle and other stolen property recovered 👍🏻.
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MO21 paced this vehicle on the M62EB
@NWmwaypolice
exceeding the 70mph speed limit. Unfortunately for the driver things went from bad to worse as not only was he a none licence holder, he was also wanted.
#seized
#arrested
#fatal5
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Sorry if you were caught in the delay that we caused while escorting an ambulance from Leighton Hospital to North Staffs A&E. Transporting a patient with a neck injury and could not stop or go above 20mph. Thanks for everyone’s patience! 🚓🚓🚑
@NWAmbulance
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Audi do, what have we here?
A team of prolific shoplifters on the A562 that were on their way out for another session. Now all arrested and in the van on their way to custody.
#cpbikecops
#cpanpr
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The driver of this van collided with 2 parked cars and just drove on. Managing to make it another mile or so before bringing his journey in the van to an abrupt halt. Deciding to continue on foot he was located by RCU and arrested for drink driving and FTS after a collision
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This morning we were waiting on the A50 as our analysis showed an uninsured vehicle would head past
The driver was sat on a plugged in seatbelt, had no insurance, had revoked license and no MOT - vehicle seized and the driver will appear in court
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Vehicle known to use cloned plates to commit fuel thefts located and recovered in Widnes after attempting to evade patrol. Driver and young child passenger made off prior to vehicle being located.
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This vehicle was followed from J18 to Knutsford on the M6. At no point did it use lane one, forcing other vehicles to pass in lane three. Driver reported.
#lanehogging
@NWMPG
👮🏻♂️🚓
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Following a collision in the Chelford area our
#RCU
Officer provided Mum with one of our
#PandasForPandas
for the child on board. No Injuries but another Panda off to a new home. Mum thought this was a great idea as did a member of the public who was also passing by
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Driver of this vehicle asked why he had been stopped. He thought if he could fit it on the back it must be ok. Found to weigh 4800kg or 1.3T overweight (nearly 40%!) & prohibited. TOR issued
#LowRider
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We are seeing a concerning rise in the number of people using a vehicle after taking drugs and it is worrying to see how many people do not realise how long alcohol and drugs stay in their system for. (1/4)
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Vehicle seized. Driver has no licence and not on the insurance.
Summonsed to court.
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In case we don’t get the chance later tonight - Happy New Year to you all.
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Taxi driver stopped on the M6 north near Warrington for speeding (no fare onboard). Driver failed a drug wipe for Cannabis and found to have Cannabis hidden in his waistband. Driver has been arrested and dealt with for the offences.
#RoadCrimeUnit
#RCU
#Fatal4
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Vehicle seized, no tax since November 2022, no MOT since April and no Insurance
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Two drink drivers off the road in the last hour in Cheshire. Both tried there very best not to get noticed...
- First one drove wrong way down one way street in Congleton
- Second one drove numerous miles on the M6 with three tyres
Both blew nearly 3 x limit
#fatal5
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Day two of a national crackdown on people using mobile phones whilst driving. Here's a picture of one we caught yesterday, going 37mph with phone in hand. Six points and a £200 fine in the post.
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Vehicle failed to stop for an officer - pursued and stringer deployed bringing the car to a stop, driver in custody for dangerous driving and failing to stop, car seized and 4 new tyres required.
#opnightswatch
#intercept
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M6 - This driver failed to notice the police bike riding along side him as he was using his mobile phone.
#shouldknowbetter
#cpbikecops
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Cloned Audi - seized on Watkinson Way
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Another vehicle seized for no insurance - 6 points and £300
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Vehicle stopped.
Drivers insurance cancelled for non payment on 12.09.2023. Failed to disclose the 9 live points on their licence.
Vehicle seized and summons to court.
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Roads &crime officers have just arrested the driver of this car on the M56 for being nearly 3 times the limit for alcohol, the driver lost control crashing into a barrier and narrowly avoided hitting other vehicles! The driver will now answer for this behaviour in court!
#fatal4
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Vehicle stopped A54 - the driver had no licence and no insurance.
He was also wanted for burglary, vehicle seized and male arrested
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Creamfields pro-active operation started yesterday
1 arrested for being illegal overstayer
Drugs and a baseball bat retrieved
Car was unfit for the road and was seized
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After a call from a concerned member of public this Audi was stopped by HT66 as it left the McDonalds drive thru at Lymm Services. Driver provided a positive roadside breath test of 48 followed by 41 and 40 in custody. Charged and court awaits.
#nonefortheroad
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Provisional licence holder did not have a qualified supervising passenger. Checks on the insurance breached conditions.
Driver reported for driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and no insurance.
Driver will be summonsed to court
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Off duty
@CPTaskforce
spotted a collapsed man in Congleton.Stopped to assist&he was not breathing.Officer’s Wife rang 999&officer ran to police station to get a defib. Gave CPR&shocked with defib until ambulance arrived&took male to Macclesfield hospital to continue treatment.
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Driver seen lane hogging and taken into Knutsford Services
Driver had no insurance also reported for driving without due care
#dblock
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Driver in
#Warrington
that decided to make off on sighting patrol and crashed his car has now been arrested for dangerous driving and failing the drink & drug drive roadside tests.
#OpSparkles
#Fatal4
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Vehicle showing no insurance since driver purchased the vehicle in September 2023
Insurance called who confirmed no policy with them on the VRM or policy number provided
Vehicle seized and driver reported as already has 9 points, also reported for no VEL
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The current crisis does not impact our core duties of tackling criminality. After an RTC on the M6 earlier the driver of one vehicle made off over fields. Great teamwork with
@NWmwaypolice
& track from
@CheshNWalesAAP
🐶👮 resulted in us finding out why! One arrested
#gotojail
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Vehicle stopped. Insurance lapsed 07.08.23.
Vehicle seized and driver reported to court due to existing points on licence.
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Don’t forget to keep watching…
”Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders”
Tonight, and every Monday.
Channel 5 at 8pm.
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The driver of this vehicle failed to negotiate the roundabout at the end of the airport tunnels. Their failure to negotiate it may have had something to do with the alcohol they had drank. Driver blew 101 at the roadside and 116 in custody, over 3x the legal limit
#DBlockRCU
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Vehicle sighted
#M53
#EllesmerePort
. Second time in a matter of weeks that this vehicle and driver have been stopped. Firstly by
@MerPolTraffic
and now by
@CheshireRCU
On both occasions driver has been unable to evidence having a valid driving licence.
#Seized
@NWmwaypolice
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Cloned van stopped at Lymm services and seized, second van travelling in convoy then made off from patrols on seeing the first van get stopped resulting in a lengthy pursuit ending with the driver of the van being arrested for fail to stop, and dangerous drive
#DBlockRCU
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Vehicle seized in Warrington - no licence and no insurance
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Vehicle stopped due to the manner of driving
Driver blew 78 - legal limit is 35
Arrested
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On the first day of Op Enforcing this vehicle was reported to us by the public. Located at Knutsford Services and escorted to DVSA site. Vehicle immediately prohibited, driver reported for numerous offences. The damage is the result of a bridge strike that hadn't been reported!
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Good Morning Cheshire
Quite a bit of interest in the BMW post - so to show you what else we have in Cheshire......
We massively invest in our resources to make sure we have every opportunity to detain criminals and keep you safe
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Quad Bike observed being ridden at speed on a main carriageway in the Warrington area by with a toddler sat on the drivers lap. The toddler was unrestrained and had no protective clothing on
The Quad Bike was seized by Police and driver will be dealt with in due course.
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Vehicle stopped after almost side swiping unmarked police vehicle.
Driver only had a provisional licence and had no supervising passenger or 'L' plates displayed.
Vehicle seized and driver reported
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Another morning of roadside checks as part of the Christmas drink drive campaign
#Sparkles
. This time in
@PoliceCrewe
#RPU
#fatal5
👍👮🏻♂️🚓
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Driver stopped after tailgating an Ambulance on an emergency response
#M56
westbound
#Hapsford
for four miles in Lane 3 at no less than 90mph. Driver reported
#speedkills
#fatal5
#MO34
@NWmwaypolice
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Last night
#DBlockRCU
intercepted this stolen HGV on false plates at Lymm Services. For some reason the occupants didn’t want to stay and chat scurrying off into the bushes. Might have had something to do with the cargo they were about to unload from a parked trailer.
#Recovered
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3 vehicle RTC attended by Wilmslow Police and Cheshire RCU earlier on A538 near the airport tunnels. Minor injuries. Driver of this vehicle failed the roadside drugs wipe with a positive indication for cocaine. Arrested and taken to hospital
#OpJingles
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This driver thought it was acceptable to hog the middle lane on M6 and speed past a marked police vehicle.
If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past.
#UseLeftLane
#Reported
#DueCare
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Driver stopped travelling well in excess of the 30mph on Lache Lane, Chester . Driver had no driving licence and no insurance to deliver food. Driver summonsed to court for all offences and car seized
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Driver reported by MO21 for driving without due care and attention on M6 South. Travelling above the speed limit and tailgating another vehicle. At one point probably less than 2 feet between the 2 vehicles.
#OpEnforcing
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Vehicle stopped in the Warrington area. Driver failed a drugs wipe and Cannabis was found in the vehicle. Both driver and passenger arrested and vehicle seized and returned to Motability.
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Vehicle on false plates intercepted on M6
@NWmwaypolice
yesterday at junction 18. Stinger deployed, however driver stupidly decided to drive wrong way down motorway before decamping live lane. With help from
@ChNWPoliceDogs
and
@NPASNorthWest
2 males arrested. 🐕🚁🚓
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