Watford Borough Council (WBC) has worked with Herts Police to combat a recent spate of thefts and fly tips on the High Street.
WBC’s Environmental Crime and CCTV teams, in collaboration with Herts Police, have been working diligently to gather evidence on the recent thefts and fly tipping of used cooking oil containers from various food establishments in the town centre.
On March 20, officers in the CCTV control room alerted police to the theft of oil containers in progress from the rear of a restaurant. Watford Safer Neighbourhood Team acted swiftly, stopping a white Transit van and detaining several individuals.
The council’s environmental crime officers attended the scene and found several males who were arrested for offences including commercial burglary, going equipped to steal, and possession of offensive weapons. The vehicle was seized by the council officers, and further investigations into outstanding environmental crimes are ongoing.
Phil White, senior environmental crime officer, said: “This successful operation is a testament to the continued cooperation between WBC and the local law enforcement agencies. It is a reminder that criminal activities will not be tolerated and that the council remains committed to protecting our local community’s environment and wellbeing.”
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