Early Hours Arrest on A2: Catalytic Converter Sting

Police swooped on a driver near Dartford after clocking suspicious activity on the A2. At 3.39 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, officers pulled over a 30-year-old motorist and found a haul that raised serious red flags.

What Coppers Found in the Car

  • Several catalytic converters
  • Multiple number plates
  • Gloves and face coverings

The combination suggested the man was ready for theft, not just joyriding.

Suspect Nabbed, Then Released

The 30-year-old was arrested in Cambridgeshire on charges including theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped for theft, and theft from a vehicle. He was later released while cops continue to dig.

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