A massive booze haul stolen from Newport was swiped by daring thieves. They hooked up their own HGV tractor and towed off the articulated lorry trailer packed with alcohol.
High-Speed Chase Across Counties
On Monday, 8 February, Gwent Roads Policing officers wasted no time. They tracked the heavy vehicle as it tried to speed away from the county, desperate to make a getaway.
Police Pull Out All Stops to Nab Crooks
Stopping a massive stolen truck isn’t easy. But a slick, coordinated effort brought it to a halt. Police deployed:
- TPAC officers
- Stingers to flatten tyres
- A police helicopter for aerial tracking
- Support from West Mercia Police
Thanks to this full-on crackdown, the stolen booze was recovered, and the criminals were swiftly arrested.
