16 vehicles seized for no insurance during just one police operation in Southend
40 Traffic Offence Reports were also submitted alongside 13 reports of drivers with no insurance.
Just one Essex Police operation on the roads of Southend has led to 16 vehicles being seized, and 13 drivers being reported for having no insurance.
The force's Operation Scalis in Southend also saw 40 Traffic Offence Reports submitted and three arrests carried out.
Essex Police recovered a stolen vehicle as part of their action on Saturday 17th October, within two hours of it being stolen during a burglary.
Three arrests were made during the operation. One driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, another person on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs following a stop for having no business insurance, and a driver was arrested in connection with immigration offences.
The operation saw: 16 vehicles seized for having no insurance, 13 drivers reported for having no insurance, one illegal e-scooter seized, four drivers reported for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, one vehicle found with no rear lights, and 40 Traffic Offence Reports submitted.
These reports included catching drivers not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone whilst driving, and window tints that reduced visibility.
Officers also dealt with a broken windscreen and vehicles with expired MOTs and tax.
The force has thanked the volunteer Special Constables who gave up their time to join the operation.