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This vehicle was reported as being driven around the #Huyton area in a dangerous manner this morning. #RPU located the vehicle and seized it Section 59.
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Vehicle stopped due to no MOT or Tax. Driver told the officer they were on the way to an MOT appointment at 7pm, which strangely couldn't be verified. Driver also tested positive for cannabis and cocaine and was found in possession of both drugs too! #arrested
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This vehicle was stopped due to the driver using their mobile phone. The driver also tested positive for cocaine at the side of the road and was #arrested
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This BMW failed to stop for #RPU this evening, driving very dangerously. It was found a short time later parked up. We have #seized it for safekeeping. #OpTango said they will look forward to checking your documents to get the car back 😃
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The driver of this Motability vehicle was found not to be the intended user and was using it for a business purpose! vehicle seized for no insurance and driver reported. @MotabilityOps
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This impatient driver went through a red light in front of an unmarked #RPU vehicle. Vehicle stopped and it was found the window tints did not conform on the front windows, and then the driver tested positive for cannabis! #arrested
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This van was stopped due to a defective brake light. When the officer approached the vehicle there was a strong smell of cannabis. Search conducted and cannabis located, driver tested positive for drugs at the roadside and was #arrested
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This motorcycle was being ridden around the #Huyton area and then tried to evade officers in a wooded area. Officers entered on foot and detained the rider. Motorcycle #seized for having no insurance.
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Following a stop check of this Motability vehicle on the M6, officers detected a strong smell of cannabis from inside. A search uncovered Class A & B drugs, along with this lock knife. All three occupants arrested for multiple offences and vehicle #seized. 🚔 #RoadsPolicing
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Following a report of a road rage incident & the occupants of a vehicle smoking cannabis, #RPU locate it in #StHelens. Driver tests positive for cannabis and is #arrested for the second time in 10 days! Vehicle #seized and returned to Motability who terminated the contract
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This Kia was stopped by #RPU due to the aroma of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. Driver was found in possession of cannabis and tested positive at the roadside. #arrested
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Following complaints of anti-social driving in the area, #RPU sighted this #VW Polo at high speed and driving erratically. Vehicle stopped, driver only had their licence for 2 months. Vehicle #seized #Section59.
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These motorcycles were seen riding on land without the owners permission in #Bromborough. The bikes were being used illegally, had no insurance, so were #seized.
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This #Triumph motorcycle overtook an unmarked #police motorcycle in a 20mph zone in #Eastham in excess of 50mph. Vehicle stopped, rider #reported and vehicle #seized under Section 59 Police Reform Act.
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This bike was powered by a battery and throttle, meaning it is classed as a motor vehicle. To ride it on the road, the rider must have the correct licence and insurance, neither of which they held. The rider was reported for multiple offences and the vehicle was seized.
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We had a call about this vehicle driving erratically on the #M62. #RPU then sighted it at 90mph a short time later. Vehicle stopped, found to have a flat tyre and driver tested positive for cannabis. Driver #arrested.
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This vehicle was stopped for a documents check in #Liverpool city centre. Driver was found to only have a provisional driving licence, was unsupervised and had no 'L' plates. Driver #reported and vehicle #seized
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This electric motorcycle failed to stop for #RPU in #Huyton. Following a short pursuit, the riders ability ran out when turning a corner and they dismounted and tried to run. The rider was caught and the bike was #seized.
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A member of the public called us to report this vehicle driving very slow on the #motorway network. #RPU located it and the driver manner was still appalling. Vehicle stopped and driver tests positive for alcohol at the roadside. #arrested #thanksforthecall
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This vehicle was stopped for a documents check. When speaking to the officer, the driver was showing signs of drug use and tested positive at the roadside for cocaine. #arrested
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