Cars seized and arrests made in A47 police sting

Five drivers were arrested and 10 vehicles taken off the road during the operation on the A47 near Great Yarmouth

Five people have been arrested and 10 vehicles seized in a police operation targeting drivers using false licences and documents.

Norfolk Police's Roads and Armed Policing unit set up a vehicle checkpoint outside the Vauxhall Holiday Park near Great Yarmouth on Monday.

In all, 53 vehicles were stopped during Operation Foxtail.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of immigration offences, and two were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.

One of the drivers suspected of driving under the influence of drugs was also charged with using false number plates.

A prohibition notice was served for one vehicle - and 23 traffic offence reports were served.

Police stopped 53 vehicles in all, seizing 10 vehicles and making five arrests

PC Joshua Preston, of the Roads and Armed Policing team, said: "This was another successful day in Great Yarmouth.

"The day was very effective, not only disrupting crime on the road network but also taking people without a driving licence, or a roadworthy vehicle, off the road.

"These individuals put other people at risk and should not be on the road in the first place.

“We will continue to run Operation Foxtail action days to disrupt organised crime and promote road safety."