A DRIVER has been arrested over outstanding Border Force offences after police stopped a vehicle in a Worcestershire village.
Officers from Hereford Operational Policing Unit became aware of a “vehicle of interest” travelling out of Hereford towards Worcester on Sunday (November 1).
Police located the vehicle as it entered Leigh Sinton and a stinger – a tactical tire-deflation device – was put on standby to stop the vehicle if required.
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Officers from Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team were deployed to assist.
Police said this was not needed as officers were able to bring it to a safe stop but checks led to the driver being arrested.
They were arrested in connection with outstanding Border Force offences dating back to 2024.
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Police have not disclosed the nature of the alleged offences.
The vehicle was also seized following the arrest.
A spokesperson for Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “Our officers continue to carry out proactive, intelligence-led policing to disrupt criminality, locate wanted individuals, and help keep our communities safe.”