23/07/2013
15 Arrested In Scrap Yard Raids
Police have raided five scrap metal yards in Bristol and Somerset, arresting 15 people in connection with handling stolen goods.
Avon and Somerset police confirmed that over 60 officers were joined by representatives from utility companies when they carried out the raids on Tuesday morning.
It ids understood that evidence had been gather for several months by undercover officers prior to today's raids.
(MH/CD)
Avon and Somerset police confirmed that over 60 officers were joined by representatives from utility companies when they carried out the raids on Tuesday morning.
It ids understood that evidence had been gather for several months by undercover officers prior to today's raids.
(MH/CD)
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