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Police catch 160 offenders in latest undercover lorry operation

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Suffolk Police detected more than 160 offences and stopped 155 vehicles during a five-day operation using an undercover HGV to catch unsafe drivers.

Why it matters: The latest operation revealed significant numbers of drivers risking lives on Suffolk's major roads, with nearly 50 not wearing seatbelts and 36 using mobile phones while driving.

By the numbers:

  • 155 vehicles stopped, including 55 HGVs

  • 169 offences detected

  • 139 Traffic Offence Reports issued

  • One arrest for suspected drug-driving

  • £300 in fixed penalty fines

A HGV "supercab" provided to police by National Highways
A HGV "supercab" provided to police by National HighwaysNational Highways

The details: The initiative, Operation Tramline, ran from Monday, 27 January to Friday, 31 January, across the A14, A12 and A11. National Highways provided police with an HGV tractor unit, giving officers an elevated position to spot offending drivers.

Key offences included:

  • 49 not wearing seatbelts

  • 36 using mobile phones

  • 26 roadworthiness offences

  • 16 insecure loads

  • 10 not in proper control

What they're saying: PC Terry Harvey, of the Commercial Vehicle Unit, said: "This was yet another productive week of action where the number of offences detected speaks for itself."

"Among the 36 people caught using a mobile phone, one of them thought it would be funny to film us whilst he was driving at 70mph - until he realised who we were," he added.

The other side: Tim Passmore, Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "I'm absolutely staggered by the mindless stupidity of so many drivers risking their own lives, and the lives of others with their unacceptable behaviour behind the wheel."

The bottom line: The operation highlighted ongoing safety concerns on Suffolk's roads, with drivers continuing to commit serious offences despite risks to life.

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Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.

The bicycle was taken between 10.20 and 10.30 on Thursday 6 March from outside the restaurant at Anglia Retail Park.

The blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

Ipswich Police shared the appeal on social media, asking anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have assigned the crime reference number 37/12273/25 to the case.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information about the stolen blue Boardman mountain bike is asked to contact police via their online reporting system at https://orlo.uk/2zoxs or by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number.

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