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Stolen rural equipment worth £700,000 recovered in Cambridgeshire
Overview
Cambridgeshire Police's rural crime action team recovered almost £700,000 worth of stolen rural items during six months of patrols between April and September. The recovered property included cars, pick-up vehicles, plant machinery, and caravans found across locations such as Cambridge, Cottenham, Ramsey, and Peterborough. During the operation, officers made 26 arrests, carried out 12 vehicle pursuits, and dealt with numerous driving and drug offences.
Key points
- Cambridgeshire Police recovered nearly £700,000 worth of stolen rural items over a six-month period.
- Recovered items included 11 cars (£120,000+), 13 pick-up vehicles (£217,000), five items of plant machinery (£206,000), and three caravans (£46,000+).
- Stolen property was found across areas including Cambridge, Cottenham, Ramsey, and Peterborough.
- The operation resulted in 26 arrests, 12 vehicle pursuits, and the handling of 107 driving offences.
- Officers also seized 39 uninsured vehicles and identified 12 drug possession offences.