53 arrests in car crackdown

A police operation to crack down on illegal driving saw 53 arrests and 48 vehicles seized.

Dyfed Powys Police ran the two-week operation to target people driving over the legal alcohol limit or without a licence and insurance.

Among the 53 arrests made, 17 were drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol, 10 related to vehicle crime and one individual was arrested for committing a sexual offence.

Five stolen vehicles were also recovered, while the DVLA seized 48 vehicles from people driving without a vehicle excise licence.

More than 70 other vehicles were taken from drivers without insurance or a valid licence.

Chief inspector Phil Davies from Dyfed Powys Police said: "By working in partnership and utilising intelligence-led systems, we can make a difference to road safety and ensure that the message gets across to the small element of drivers who would contemplate using the road network in an illegal manner to think twice before drink-driving or driving without a licence."

Police officers used powers which came into force two years ago, meaning they could immediately seize any motor vehicle which was being driven without insurance or a licence.

Cars are only released after a fee has been paid and relevant documents produced.