West Yorkshire Police seize more than 100 vehicles and £8,000 cash seized in clampdown on illegal cars

More than 100 vehicles and £8,000 in cash have been seized by West Yorkshire Police in a clampdown on illegal cars.
More than 100 vehicles and 8,000 in cash have been seized by West Yorkshire Police in a clampdown on illegal cars. Credit: file photo, West Yorkshire Police.More than 100 vehicles and 8,000 in cash have been seized by West Yorkshire Police in a clampdown on illegal cars. Credit: file photo, West Yorkshire Police.
More than 100 vehicles and 8,000 in cash have been seized by West Yorkshire Police in a clampdown on illegal cars. Credit: file photo, West Yorkshire Police.

A total of 108 vehicles were taken during the operation and a total of £8,000 in cash that police believed was obtained illegally.

The operation ran between Monday, February 25 and Sunday, March 17.

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It targeted criminals in the Bradford South area - which covers Great Horton, Queensbury, Wibsey, Tong and Wyke.

29 people were arrested by the police for a range of offences.

-> 15 cars caught speeding in these Leeds streets in just one morningInspector Shelley Slarke, who leads the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This operation was aimed at those who think they can drive around Bradford in vehicles without taxing or insuring them, as well as those who use the roads to commit crime.

“Criminals should be warned that more of these operations will follow, as we are committed to making Bradford safer for all.”