We have arrested a male this morning on suspicion of fly tipping, he is also now under investigation for numerous traffic offences. This includes having no driving licence, insurance, MOT or tax, using red diesel, having no waste carrier licence and having an insecure load. RH
Can you help us find a large cast bronze hippopotamus stolen from a garden ornament business near
#TunbridgeWells
?
Weighing almost three quarters of a tonne and at around two metres in length, the hippo was taken from a site in Langton Green.
Quite possibly the most inconsiderate parking we've seen. Not only blocking the pavement but obstructing the pedestrian crossing. No chance a pram or wheelchair could pass on the path & obstructing the view for anyone attempting to cross the road. Driver located & reported NL
This week the team reacted to the reported theft of a caravan. Within 24 hours we'd lcoated, seized & recovered it. In addition to this we also found a 2nd stolen caravan &
@kentpolicemed
#DSU
arrested a suspect at a separate location NL
#2For2
#TeamWork
We are continuing to target the theft of caravans and plant across Kent, identifying 2 stolen caravans on Wednesday in
#Frittenden
. The team then located and seized a stolen motorhome and trailer in
#Canterbury
today. Enquiries continue with regard to the theft investigations. RH
Treating the
#M25
like a race track the driver of this vehicle undertook our officers, drove along the hard shoulder & weaved across all three lanes whilst clearly racing another vehicle, What he didn't realise is that we also drive unmarked cars. NL
#SeeYouInCourt
#Fatal5
The rural team recovered this
#RangeRover
Sport within 30 minutes of it being stolen in
#Maidstone
last night. Meanwhile officers from
@KPTacOps
ARVs, dog section and
@kentpoliceroads
did some fantastic work to find the ‘mission vehicle’ and arrest an offender.
#teamwork
TS
The team have recovered this horse box today in
#Dartford
, which was reported stolen in
@SurreyPolice
a few days ago. Using a combination of local knowledge and a drone, it was quickly located and seized. Our CSI colleagues will now take over.
#EyeInTheSky
#RuralCrime
DW
While out with
@medway_council
to combat fly tipping today, the driver of this van gave us false details on being stopped. Unfortunately for him we found his ID along with hidden weapons! He then failed a drugs test so was arrested for all the offences and had his van seized. RH
Officers from the RTF stopped this Audi in
#Dunkirk
#Faversham
and found 100 litres of diesel in the boot. The 3 occupants were arrested on suspicion of theft and their home addresses searched. These searches resulted in the van pictured below being found. 👌TS
This vehicle was stopped in
#Lenham
suspected to be involved in poaching/hare coursing. Driver issued with a 7 Forces Community Protection Warning to prevent further offences and prosecuted for no driving licence and no insurance.
#OpGalileo
MP
The RTF responded to reports of poaching in
#Headcorn
this evening. The vehicle pictured below was stopped nearby and its occupants denied any involvement. Sadly for them though it had no tax and was seized.
#longwalkhome
TS
*Missing Dog appeal*
Please look out for the following Cocker Spaniel which has gone missing from the St Nicholas area this morning any information please contact us.
@DogLostUK
@KentPoliceThan
@SAMPAuk_
The team noticed something off about this caravan in
#SuttonValence
. Our enquiries found it was stolen in 2019. We seized a further vehicle found with it for
#NoTax
. We will always do our best to return stolen property to owners and disrupt those committing thefts. ^BN
Court Result A Male has been fined £310 Following an investigation by Kent Police Rural Task Force. His Vehicle was stopped and found to contain 2 Dead partridges. He Pleded Guilty to Tresspass on land at night and Take/destroy game and Killing Game Out of Season. MS
Remember that time you came to Kent & drove your vehicle across farmland, not caring about the damage you caused, before getting stuck & running away? Well, we got it out of the field & took care of it for you. NL (1 of 3)
#NotOnOurWatch
#RuralCrime
Our West team deployed to
#Chiddingstone
yesterday to reports of Deer Poaching & this vehicle having driven across farm land & getting stuck. Vehicle located,seized & recovered along with a second vehicle involved which had no insurance. Enquiries are ongoing NL
#WildlifeCrime
Officers from the Rural Task Force have been working in partnership with our local authority waste crime colleagues on Operation Assist. A white Ford Transit linked to 11 incidents of fly tipping in 3 districts across the county has been seized. DW
#KeepKentClean
Rural Task Force obtained a warrant for a plot of land in
#Cranbrook
& executed on Friday with assistance from
@TVP_RuralCrime
& other Kent officers. 6 stolen caravans located, hundreds of suspected stolen tools, a stolen quadbike & 7 people arrested. Enquiries ongoing
#SEPARC
RH
This romantic driver remembered to get his partner a Valentines Day takeaway treat in
#Tonbridge
Sadly they forgot they were disqualified and uninsured. Vehicle seized and a trip to court awaits.
#OpTutelage
CAD 14-1341 MP
Our West team deployed to
#Chiddingstone
yesterday to reports of Deer Poaching & this vehicle having driven across farm land & getting stuck. Vehicle located,seized & recovered along with a second vehicle involved which had no insurance. Enquiries are ongoing NL
#WildlifeCrime
Following a report of a burglary in
#Maidstone
this vehicle failed to stop for the RTF. After a short pursuit it crashed and the two occupants were arrested and remain in custody for a number of offences. CAD 05:1318 MP
Yesterday we were informed by
@CambsRuralCops
of a vehicle involved in
#HareCoursing
based in Kent which travels across East England to engage in illegal & intimidating behaviour. Within 24hrs we had it stopped, searched & introduced the team to the driver NL
#JustSayingHello
Joint operation today with
@TMBC_Kent
targeting fly tipping. 4 drivers prosecuted for driving offences. 1 driver issued a Fixed Penalty for no waste carriers licence and 1 vehicle seized for no insurance. CAD 11-173 MP
#KeepKentClean
#TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
Officers from
#RTF
were given a tip off this morning that a caravan stolen from Cheshire last week was potentially in
#Dartford
today. Further enquiries by the team led to the recovery and seizure of the caravan and 2 suspects arrested. RH
#IfTheCaravanIsRockingItsTheRTFknocking
RTF dealt with a group of males reported hare coursing at New Romney. Though no evidence to support poaching offence , 12 Covid Fixed Penalty Notices were issued and Traffic matters investigated. DR.
Eagle eyed off duty RTF officer spotted a caravan being towed with no number plate. Enquiries took us to
#Leysdown
where the caravan was located, confirmed stolen from
#Deal
and recovered. 52 year old male arrested and enquiries ongoing
#onehappyowner
CAD 05:298 MP
This van tried to evade a police road check in
@KentPoliceMed
& then failed to stop for one of our
#Motorcyclist
This led to a pursuit involving
@KPTacOps
which ended with the driver beaching themselves in a field in
#Allhallows
1x Van seized, 1x Driver in custody
NL CAD 30:464
The team recognised the driver of this car as being wanted for numerous rogue trading offences against vulnerable victims across Kent. He failed to stop and was pursued in
#Canterbury
, where he was then caught and arrested for multiple offences including dangerous driving. RH
Assisted
@kentpolice7oaks
yesterday with a vehicle pursuit in
#Crockenhill
PC Alex
#SingleCrewed
grabbed both offenders which resulted in him being assualted. His professionalism was praised by the public as he managed to detaine the driver until other units arrived NL
#GreatJob
So Yesterday's shift finished 17.5hrs after it began.The team successfully located & arrested the driver of this Peugeot, who earlier failed to stop when requested.He will now be investigated for Drug Driving, Dangerous Driving & will have to explain the drugs found in the 🚗. NL
This van was stopped by RTF this morning after it’s occupants threatened a member of the public when they were caught fly tipping in
#Birling
yesterday. The van was also found to be on false plates. One male was arrested for multiple offences and the van has been seized. TS
RTF with
@kentpolicemaid
along the Pilgrims Way, following reports of anti social behaviour with motor vehicles, this vehicle tried to evade us but has been seized for no insurance. The rider has been reported.
Most riders riding lawfully and respectfully.
#RoadSafety
#offroad
Yesterday the team received a report of a vehicle acting suspicously in rural
#Canterbury
with its occupants shining a high powered lamp across farm fields. Within 10mins the team had it located, stopped, it's occupants searched & items associated with poaching seized. NL
#Rural
Today officers from the team stopped & arrested 2 men riding this moped in
#Hersden
Neither were wearing helmets nor had insurance. they were found in possession of
#Drugs
a
#Knife
, suspected stolen alcohol from an earlier shoplifting.....Oh & the moped was
#Stolen
NL
#2For2
Coursing has been the theme of the last few shifts for the teams. Several vehicles stopped, occupants checked, searched & appropriate action taken. NL
#RuralCrimeWeekOfAction
#OpGalileo
The owner of this
#Landy
was chuffed to bit at having been stopped by the team this evening in our continued & proactive approach to tackling 4x4 theft. Our robust stance often sees the genuine owners being stopped but hopefully you understand what we are trying to achieve. NL 👍
Another vehicle taken off the road last week by our East officers. This one had been tucked away out of sight from the road & we suspect it was involved in Rural Criminality. NL
#NoTaxNoCar
#RuralCrime
#OpGalileo
patrols continue targeting those who come to Kent to engage in illegal hare coursing, trespassing on private land & damaging property, targeting those who think they can intimidate, threaten others & bully there way around. Well enjoy your walk home.
#vehiclesSeized
NL
If you come to Kent with the intent to engage in illegal poaching or Hare Coursing then you'd best make sure you bring your 💷 for the train ride home. This vehicle was seized yesterday having been dumped by offenders, but we found it. NL
#RuralCrime
#HideAndSeekChampions2019
We are continuing to target the theft of motorhomes and caravans across Kent. The team located this motorhome in
#Whitstable
today, which is suspected to be stolen. Our vehicle examiners will now work their magic to ascertain its true identity. RH
Following a short pursuit in
#Tonbridge
, the RTF were able to recover this stolen vehicle. Two occupants detained and two more that we’ll be coming for! TS
Yesterday the team led two Warrants alongisde
@RSPCA_official
in relation to Badger Persecution. In total 11 dogs were seized under animal welfare act legislation & investigations remain ongoing. In addition, at one address we also seized the occupants untaxed works vehicle. NL
Late day for the team yesterday. 2 men arrested & 3 vehicles recovered. All 3 vehicles have been involved in large scale & well organised fuel thefts. Thanks you to
@KPTacOps
for your assistance in stopping the Van in
#Littlebounre
NL
#RuralCrime
#FuelTheft
After working closely with
@NCATT_UKPolice
last week, we were able to identify a male who is suspected of stealing power tools worth more than £30k from across Kent. The team then tracked down and arrested him this morning in
#Dover
. Enquiries are ongoing.
#WhatATool
#Teamwork
Pc Lingham from the Team has been out on two wheels assisting
@KentPoliceTon
tackling reports of ASB riding in
#Wrotham
as part of
#OpBee
. Really pleased to say there were no issues, plenty of sunshine 🌞🥵 like minded bikers to chat with & bikes to admire. NL
#ASBAwarenessWeek
This
#Skoda
was linked to
#poaching
across the county. It was located and seized in Minster-on-sea today by the rural team. Driver reported for multiple road traffic offences.
#longwalkhome
TS
Muliple Kent Police's units worked together this afternoon following reports off road motorcycles and quads been ridden in an antisocial manner. These two bikes have been seized for examinations.
Investigations ongoing and arrest have been made. ML
#IsleofSheppey
#NPAS
#KTM
RTF stopped this Mercedes tonight after seeing it in suspicious circumstances in
#Aylesford
. Occupants were found to be in possession of a large quantity of stolen food and alcohol. Further checks identified the vehicle as being stolen. 3 in custody and vehicle recovered. TS
The Rural Task Force continue to support our partners to target those who illegally tip waste in Kent. This vehicle was stopped on
#Sheppey
, suspected to be involved waste crime offences. The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and drug offences.
#KeepKentClean
DW
Following reports of seals and wildlife being disturbed by Vessels at mouth of River Stour, Kent Police with drone capability carried out enforcement with partners
#OperationSeabird
#partnershipworking
. DR
The team have been out today across Kent, checking motorhomes, caravans and trailers in a pre planned operation, providing crime prevention advice and also checking they weren't stolen. The officers are trained in identifying those that utilise
@CRiSDatabase
and
@DatatagID
. RH
Joint Operation today between RLT and
@thanetcouncil
tackling flytippers in our beautiful county. Two vehicles seized for no insurance and 5 fixed penalties issued for waste offences
#partnershipworking
MP
Remember this from last week. Seems people don't learn. Same suspect stopped, again in
@kentpoliceshep
district. By way of an immediate reminder of his wrong doing we have seized his phone,his mates phones & their car. Both Cases will now to be presented to court. NL
#RuralCrime
Rural Task Force & Chief Constables crime squad officer's have stopped this van today in relation to threats to commit criminal damage at a farm in Kent. 3 arrested investigation ongoing.
#ruralcrime
#VictimsMatter
The RTF have been out in
#Hever
this morning after receiving reports of an abandoned ATV. Checks revealed it was one stolen from
@SurreyPolice
area two weeks ago. One happy owner on the way to collect. T.S
While working with
@maidstonebc
today on an operation to target
#Flytipping
and
#WasteCrime
, a van came to our attention in
#Coxheath
. It attempted to evade us, but was stopped and the driver arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after almost 2 kilo's of cannabis were located. RH
One of several vehicles stopped during yesterday's
#UKRuralCrimeDayOfAction
thanks to info received this 🚙 was located, stopped & searched under the Poaching Prevention Act with these items found. Great partnership working leads to results NL
#Ryarsh
#ruralcrime
Feels like we're seeing double 👀.
Two different pro-active stop checks by the team this morning in
@KentPoliceSwale
district.
🚚 No Tax
🚚 No Tax & MOT
Both owned by the same operator, both recovered & DVSA notified
NL CAD 25:235
Having bought their new vehicle 30mins before being stopped by the team in
#Snodland
. The driver didn't think getting insurance, tax, It's lack of any MOT or their requirement to hold a full driving licence was an issue. TOR issued & the vehicle seized. NL cad 24:1201
Two for two yesterday...No insurance for the Transit & the Freelander had been Untaxed since August 2021. Both seized & removed from the road. NL
#NoTaxNoCar
#LongWalkHome
Prolific fly tipper sentenced for 5 waste offences with 20 weeks custodial sentence, required to pay £700 compensation and now subject to Criminal Behaviour Order. Medway Waste Enforcement Team and Kent Police working together to achieve positive outcome
#keepkentclean
. DR
If you are moving plant machinery around, especially in the dark hours you can expect to get stopped by the team
#SorryNotSorry
Plant theft exist on a large & organised scale across the UK not to mention the associated crimes which come hand in hand with this type of theft. NL