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.