TWO vehicles were taken off the roads by police after a rural crime crackdown.
Overnight on Monday March 29 into the early hours of the following day, officers from North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce, Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Operational Support Unit worked alongside Rural Watch volunteers across the county.
They carried out patrols along the A1, A167 and A66 corridors, as well as in Boroughbridge, Richmond, Thirsk and Easingwold areas.
During the operation, 16 vehicles were stopped for checks. That resulted in two vehicles being taken off the roads – one for no tax, the other due to careless driving – as well as a traffic offence report issued for an expired MOT.
Police officers were joined for the night by more than 30 dedicated Rural Watch volunteers.
Sergeant Stuart Grainger, of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce, said: “The support we receive from residents in rural areas continues to be outstanding, in particular our teams of Rural Watch volunteers. They dedicate their own time to work alongside us, and help protect their communities from harm."
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