Driver jailed following road crime team pursuit

Yesterday, #Team2RCT stopped this Golf R using tactics on the M6. The driver was in fact disqualified from driving, and also provided a positive drug wipe ‼️ Driver arrested and vehicle seized 🚗 This was 1️⃣ of 5️⃣ vehicles seized during the shift #OpLightning

We located this #Cloned outlander overnight in #Biddulph. The vehicle is linked to several high value thefts over recent days in and around @StaffsPolice. It's now been #seized, full of forensic opportunities... It's just a matter of time now. ✊️🚪 #OpLightning #Team4RCT

Reported #stolen yesterday during a robbery in #Tunstall. We found it this evening parked up in #Meir. The vehicle has now been recovered back to the owner. Enquiries on-going. #OpLightning #Team4RCT

We stopped this dangerous vehicle travelling on the A500 today through #Newcastle. Clearly, the driver ignored the advisory notice items on their last MOT in Nov 2024❗️Prohibited from driving until issues rectified #PG9 #OpLightning #Team4RCT

Vehicle stopped after showing as having no insurance on the M6 between Stafford and Stoke On Trent. Checks made which confirmed that the driver had No insurance and No driving licence. Vehicle #seized and driver reported at the roadside #Team4RCT #OpLightning

Vehicle stopped in Newcastle Under Lyme showing as having no insurance. Checks carried out which confirmed that this was the case. Driver believed that he could use the previous keepers trade insurance. Vehicle seized and driver reported at the roadside. #Team4RCT #OpLightning

The driver of this Kia was stopped in Cannock 🚗 Checks showed the driver was in fact not insured ‼️ Vehicle seized #Team2RCT #OpLightning #DriveInsured

Driver seen using his mobile phone whilst travelling along the a449 - vehicle stopped examined and prohibited for various defects - PG9 issued - and reported for the offences . #oplightning #rct1

Vehicle stopped after being seen driving on the M6 Motorway Stafford. A check of the weight confirmed the officers suspicions, 41.7 percent overweight gross and 33.8 percent on the rear axle. Vehicle prohibited and the driver reported. #oplightning #rct1

We pre-emptively stopped this 🚙 just off the M6. The driver did not hold a valid UK licence and was also arrested for drug driving. Vehicle seized and driver taken to custody ‼️ #OpLightning #Team2RCT

How things can escalate, a traffic stop for using a mobile phone... into a positive drugs test and being arrested for drug driving, into a search and a locknife found in the defendants trousers leg.... that's one way to book yourself a day in court... Team 1 RCT #oplighting

This Vauxhall came to our attention on the A449 in the @SStaffsPolice due to poor manner of driving. All came apparent when we discovered the driver did not have a license. Vehicle seized driver reported. #OpLightning #RCT1

The driver of this Toyota was stopped on the #M6 whereby they did not hold a licence valid in the UK. It is important to remember that international driving licences are only valid for a period of 12 months. Vehicle seized driver reported. #OpLightning #RCT1

This is one of two vehicles stopped by patrols this afternoon in Cannock within half an hour of each other, both with defective tyres below the legal limit ‼️ Please make sure your vehicles are road worthy before starting your journey #Team2RCT #OpLightning

We stopped a car on the N/B M6 Stafford services and found a large amount counterfeit tobacco, perfume and Apple goods. All seized along with a load of cash. All passed to Trading Standards Please report suspicious activity & avoid fake goods. #team2

M6 J15 to J14 we currently have lanes 1 and 2 closed due to a RTC. HGV into a bridge. We are working with National Highways, Staffs Fire and recovery to remove the HGV as quickly as possible. Please find alternative routes where you can. #team2

Op Reclaim today has seen a number of illegal bikes, e-scooters, e-bikes seized, stolen vehicles recovered and arrests. With thanks to our eyes in the sky national police air service, and a joint venture by Ops and local resources

We try hard to listen to what the public wants us to do and our bikes are out most days in mist weathers. As this resident of @PoliceStafford has seen, our bikes are an effective way to tackle all types of crime and ASB.

Whilst in #Burton @EStaffsPolice this morning, we also located this #Stolen vehicle. 🧐 Stolen in a burglary in the @warkspolice force area only a few days ago. Now recovered for forensic work to take place. #OpLightning #Team4RCT #Visiblelocaltrusted