Police Seize Van in Penrith with no Tax, Mot or Insurance

Police in Penrith seized a vehicle over the weekend as the white van had no insurance, tax, MOT, or named keeper and the driver had only a provisional license.

The van was initially stopped by police as part of ongoing investigations and enhanced patrols following burglaries in the area.

Cumbria Police said: “The occupants of the vehicle were stopped and searched under Section 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to search for articles to steal.”

The four occupants were searched, but no items were found by officers.

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