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Albanian man jailed for returning to UK after deportation

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An Albanian national has been sentenced to six months in prison after breaching a deportation order and possessing false identity documents. Edison Dautaj must also serve the remainder of a previous sentence for cocaine supply.

Suffolk Police's Sentinel South team arrested Dautaj on 30 June while driving in Ipswich.

He had previously been deported in May 2023 after serving part of a two-year sentence for supplying cocaine and holding fake ID.

Edison Dautaj
Edison Dautaj was arrested on 30 June while driving in IpswichSuffolk Police

What happened:

  • Dautaj presented officers with a false driving licence and address

  • Police discovered his true identity and previous convictions

  • He pleaded guilty to possessing a counterfeit identity document with intent and driving offences

The consequences:

  • Six months imprisonment

  • Nine-month driving ban

  • Recalled to prison to complete his earlier sentence for cocaine supply

What they're saying: Sentinel Sgt David Logan said: "This is the second time Suffolk Police have located Dautaj breaking the law in Suffolk. After serving part of his initial 28-month sentence, he was given a deportation order, which he has flagrantly ignored by returning to the UK illegally."

Logan added: "When stopping him for the second time we found he was once again using a fraudulent Bulgarian ID document, which we were able to evidence through working with the National Document Fraud Unit."

"I am pleased that Dautaj's attempts to fool the authorities has not worked and he has been recalled to serve the remainder of his sentence," Logan concluded.

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Monday, 20 January, 2025

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Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices and a roundup of yesterday's news in case you missed it.

The weather

An overcast day with temperatures hovering between 2-4°C, though it will feel more like 1-3°C due to the steady southwesterly winds.

Today's forecast:

  • Consistently overcast conditions throughout the day

  • Very low chance of precipitation (<5%) until evening, rising slightly to 10-20% after 18:00

  • Light to moderate winds from the SW/WSW, with gusts between 10-14 mph

  • Good visibility for most of the day, becoming moderate by evening

  • The sun sets at 16:22

Make sure you:

  • Wrap up warm – temperatures will feel close to freezing

  • Consider layers rather than one thick coat for better temperature control

  • Check your car's antifreeze levels if leaving vehicles outside overnight

Worth noting we've got slightly milder temperatures coming later in the week, but for now, it's definitely a day to keep warm!

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

The Square, Henley: Delays likely with diversions in place due to street works being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

Planned roadworks

A14: Lane closures between Junction 51 to 54 for barrier and fence safety repairs by National Highways.

Belmont Road, Pinewood: Delays likely due to multi-way traffic signals as Anglian Water carries out works.

Britannia Road: Delays possible with give and take traffic control as Openreach conducts works.

Burns Road: Delays possible due to multi-way signals as CityFibre carries out works.

Burstall Road, Sproughton and Burstall: Temporary 15-minute delays expected as CityFibre conducts works until January 26.

Cauldwell Hall Road: Road closure in place for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council, affecting the stretch from Woodbridge Road to Spring Road junction.

Curlew Road: Delays possible with multi-way signals in place for Openreach works.

Euston Avenue, Rushmere St Andrew: Give and take traffic control for Openreach works.

Fircroft Road: Give and take traffic control in operation as Openreach conducts works.

Hadleigh Road, Burstall: Delays likely with two-way signals as CityFibre conducts works until January 26.

Hadleigh Road, Sproughton: Two-way signals in place for CityFibre works until January 26.

Ipswich Road, Wherstead: Two-way signals for CityFibre works until January 23.

Lovetofts Drive: Multi-way signals for Openreach works until January 22.

Shakespeare Road: Multi-way signals in place as CityFibre carries out works.

Spenser Road: CityFibre works requiring multi-way signals.

Sproughton Corner, Burstall: Temporary 15-minute delays for CityFibre works until January 26.

Sproughton Road: Lane closure on roundabout for urgent ironwork and pothole repairs.

Tovells Road: Give and take traffic control in place for Anglian Water works.

Wallace Road: Anglian Water works with give and take traffic control.

Waterford Road: Multi-way signals in operation for Openreach works.

Westerfield Road: Two-way signals in place outside No.55 for urgent carriageway defect repairs by Suffolk County Council.

Wherstead Road: Lane closure near The Strand junction for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.

Woodbridge Road: Multi-way signals at the Bramley Hill junction for urgent ironwork repairs by Suffolk County Council.

Woodbridge Road East: Lane closure from Heath Road roundabout for urgent footway repairs by Suffolk County Council.

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