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Kent Police seize £120,000 worth of stolen rural vehicles and equipment
Overview
Kent Police's Rural Task Force has seized £120,000 worth of stolen rural vehicles and equipment during an operation targeting agricultural machinery thefts across Kent. The recovered items include cars, vans, caravans, a horse box, and parts from stripped vehicles such as a Lexus. Although no arrests have been made, the seized property will be returned to its rightful owners.
Key points
- Kent Police seized £120,000 worth of stolen rural vehicles and equipment.
- Recovered items include two cars, two vans, two caravans, a horse box, and stripped parts including a £40,000 Lexus and a £20,000 Nissan Navara.
- The operation involved spot checks at the Port of Dover and visits to rural areas including Ashford, Canterbury, and Maidstone.
- No arrests have been made at this stage, but the seized vehicles will be returned to their owners.
- Data indicates that rural crime costs in south-east England fell by 4% to £6.8m in 2025.