Thames Valley Police arrest five people in crackdown

Police officers (stock photo). <i>(Image: Norfolk Police)</i>
Police officers (stock photo). (Image: Norfolk Police)
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Five people have been arrested by Thames Valley Police officers in just four days amid a region wide traffic operation.

The force has been targeting uninsured drivers across Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford and Slough over the past week.

Police seized 66 vehicles, issued 80 tickets for a range of offences, and made five arrests for offences including drug supply, drink driving and immigration offences.

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Photos from the crackdown. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "Over the past week, officers from RPTT took decisive action against uninsured drivers with four days of enforcement across the force area, working alongside the Motor Insurance Bureau, local Neighbourhood Teams, and Roads Policing colleagues, and the results speak for themselves.

"Uninsured driving is rarely a standalone offence — those who drive without insurance are often committing other offences at the same time. Operations like this run all year round — in different locations — to keep our roads safer.

"Driving insured isn’t optional. It’s a legal requirement that protects victims, holds drivers accountable, and keeps everyone safer.

"Before you drive, make sure you’re insured."

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