Wiltshire Police have arrested two men suspected of conspiring to commit a series of burglaries, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Devizes.
Multi-Unit Police Operation
At approximately 10pm on Wednesday, 4 June, officers received intelligence regarding two suspicious vehicles—a Volkswagen Golf and a Mercedes Sprinter—entering Wiltshire from the north and east.
A joint effort between Intelligence Live Cell, Armed Response Unit, Roads Policing Unit (RPU) and the Dogs Section was launched to intercept the vehicles.
Arrests and Ongoing Investigation
The drivers of both vehicles—a 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old man—were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and going equipped for burglary.
They remain in police custody for questioning as enquiries continue.
Wiltshire Police praised the rapid, multi-agency response which enabled the prevention of potential break-ins.
