Thirty-two vehicles checked and man arrested following Rural Task Force roadside checks
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EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
On Friday 9 August, the Rural Task Force, in partnership with our Roads Policing Team, Community Teams, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Waste Management Team and the National Caravan Council Vehicle Examiners joined forces in a day of action conducting roadside checks as part of Operation Coastline.
A total of 32 vehicle checks were made resulting in drugs being seized, a traffic offence record issued for an insecure load, and one DVLA ticket issued for failing to notify DVLA of change of keeper.
A 31-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs and has since been released on bail pending further investigation.
Operation Coastline launched on Monday 22 July ahead of the summer holidays as our coastal and market towns started to see an influx of tourists to the area.
Members of the public can expect to see officers from our local Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Rural Task Force, Op Yellowfin, Patrol, and our Community Safety Unit out and about conducting high visibility patrols, with a continued focus on engaging with those in the area to ensure our communities are safe from crime.
Superintendent Paul Butler, leading the operation said: “We have been targeting our resources effectively to disrupt all types of criminal activity and members within our community have seen an increased presence of officers across the area, patrolling hotspot locations, and speaking to people to provide reassurance.
“We know that when the public acts as our extra eyes and ears, it helps us keep those attending our area safe from criminality, and we would always encourage you to report any offences to us so we can build the bigger picture and take action. Please speak to our officers when you see them out and about, or you can report any concerns or suspicious behaviour via our non-emergency number 101.
“You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”