Four people arrested and 100 vehicles stopped in multi-agency police operation in Copdock, Ipswich

Four people were arrested, 100 vehicles were stopped and over 90 traffic offence reports were issued, during a multi-agency day of action in a Suffolk town.

A number of agencies, including officers from Suffolk police, took part in the intelligence-led operation yesterday at the Copdock Interchange, in Ipswich.

A total of 100 vehicles were escorted back, with just eight leaving without any offences being recorded.

The four arrests included two for immigration offences, one on suspicion of drug-driving, namely cocaine, and possession of class A Drugs.

Another person was also arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of cannabis.

As well as the arrests, 92 traffic offence reports were issued, five vehicles were seized and £2,700 worth of fines were issued.

Sergeant George Laflin, of the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Suffolk police, said: “This was another successful day of action highlighting once again the sheer number of vehicles on the roads that are not conforming to the law, or people committing driving offences.

“The fact that over 90 per cent of the vehicles stopped recorded an offence of some description demonstrates the targeted way in which we identify vehicles to be escorted back to the check site."

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency issued eight immediate prohibitions, taking the vehicles off the road straight away, while the CDER Group also collected 100 outstanding fines, totalling £22,000.

Tim Passmore, Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I’m delighted to see another set of impressive results following a successful day of action at the strategically important junction of the A14 and the A12 at Copdock.

“Keeping Suffolk’s roads safe and free flowing is important for both residents and businesses and our roads policing unit has a pivotal role in helping to achieve this."