Cambridgeshire PoliceA van carrying 6,080 kilograms (13,404 lb) of tomatoes was taken off the highway by police after they found that the tomatoes weighed nearly twice the utmost authorized weight.
Cambridgeshire Police stopped autos on the A16 between Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire as a part of the day-long Operation Chambers, which aimed to sort out rural crime.
Police mentioned the driving force of the van didn’t have a license or insurance coverage and was issued a £200 fastened penalty discover.
Sergeant Tom Nuttall mentioned: “We understand the frustrations of those who are victims of crime such as farm and machinery theft, so days like these are the perfect opportunity for us to work together to seek out stolen property and destroy criminals.”
Lincolnshire Police's Rural Crime Action Team, the Environment Agency and Peterborough City Council additionally joined the operation.
Cambridgeshire Police stopped the autos and took them to Thorney Road South in Crowland, Lincolnshire, the place numerous checks had been carried out.
Serge Nuttall mentioned: “This operation highlights the importance of taking a collaborative approach in tackling rural crime and reinforces the commitment of all partners to protect rural communities and hold criminals to account.”
Cambridgeshire PolicePolice mentioned 25 autos had been stopped, together with 91 untaxed autos recognized by the DVLA in addition to different motoring offences.
A 35-year-old man was additionally detained for immigration offences.
Peter Stark, Environment Agency enforcement workforce chief, mentioned: “Coming together in these days of action allows us all to maintain strong partnerships and share information, helping to protect the environment, communities and legitimate businesses.”
With inputs from BBC