Thieves Hijack Massive Booze Haul in Newport
Daring crooks hit Newport and stole a huge booze shipment by hooking up their own HGV tractor to tow away a trailer packed with alcohol.
High-Speed Police Chase Rocks Two Counties
On Monday, 8 February, Gwent Roads Policing wasted no time chasing the stolen truck as it sped desperately to escape the county.
Road Police Pull Out All the Stops to Catch Thieves
Stopping a heavy stolen lorry is no picnic, but police mounted a slick, full-scale operation, deploying:
- TPAC officers ready to back up
- Stingers to slam the tyres flat
- A police helicopter for aerial tracking
- Support from West Mercia Police across county lines
The relentless crackdown paid off — the booze haul was recovered, and the criminals were quickly arrested. Game over for the booze bandits!
