Latest news in Yorkshire: April 05, 2019 03:51:07 PM
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Sixty vehicles were stopped by officers in Goldthorpe on Wednesday (3
April) as part of Operation Voyager, a clampdown on criminal activity on
our roads.
The operation involved vehicle stops at a temporary site opposite
Goldthorpe police station and further traffic patrols in the surrounding
area.
Acting Police Sergeant Rich Darby said he was pleased the operation: “We
had a great day on Wednesday with some good results; three vehicles were
recovered for having no insurance and three further drivers were
reported on summons. Officers also issued two red diesel fines and
colleagues from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) issuing
14 prohibition notices for vehicle faults, two of which were immediate
prohibitions.”
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council also attended the operation,
issuing two waste carrier licence fines.
A/PS Darby added: “We weren’t just dealing with vehicles, the Barnsley
Tasking Team also executed a drugs warrant in Goldthorpe, seizing an
amount of cannabis. One man was cautioned.
“We also had PCSOs out for high-visibility patrols in Hoyland, Elsecar,
Jump, Platts Common and Hoyland Common, talking to local people and
handing out crime prevention advice. They spoke to over 250 people and
I’d like to thank everyone who stopped for a chat with us, it really
helps to build stronger relationships in the community.”
[tags operation, voyager, goldthorpe]