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The team responded to numerous poaching calls across rural #Faversham and #Ashford last night, which resulted in the seizure of this car Our Cinderella didn't fancy hanging around, losing his shoe as he ran away, leaving his lamp & dog behind, both of which have been seized *RH
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Kent Police Rural retweeted
Kent Police (UK)
@kent_policeOct 15
An operation targeting the thefts of agricultural plant and machinery resulted in us seizing £120,000 worth of stolen property. Click the link for more information - kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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While out proactively patrolling rural Dover on Saturday night, this Porsche, which was suspected to be out poaching, drove off across fields to escape. However, the team tracked it down again this morning in #Aylesham and have seized it while our enquiries continue. RH
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Whilst on patrol for other matters in #Yalding we located a stolen mini digger which has been recovered pending further enquiries. 11-0978 #DiggingForClues Patrols also across the county responding to several #OpGalileo reports through the weekend. WH
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More than 50 vehicles were stopped in #Tonbridge on 3rd October as part of an operation to educate motorists on driving safely past horses on the road. Most of the drivers were given advice, but 8 traffic offence reports were issued and 2 vehicles were seized.
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End of a busy weekend with several jobs across the County. A particular result in #Snowdon where a vehicle linked to offences failed to stop but we do not give in easily and it was located and seized. #HideAndSeekWinners 27-1674 WH
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Whilst on patrol in #Ashford last night as part of operations against rural thefts, we happened across this vehicle. Clearly not fans of our engagement, it failed to stop but one male was arrested and the vehicle seized whilst enquiries ongoing. #StingingResponse 25-1839 WH
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Kent Police Rural retweeted
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@kent_policeSep 18
A suspected hare courser has been arrested in #Faversham. Officers used a stinger to stop a suspect vehicle after reports of poaching in the Stalisfield Road area. Read more: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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The team set out to find a stolen red #Honda quadbike this morning in #Burham and came away with two. One male has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and enquiries to identify the owner of the second quadbike are ongoing. #BOGOF RH
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Press release into the teams work in targeting a series of GPS thefts from farms across Kent. RH
Kent Police (UK)
@kent_policeSep 10
A rural crime series involving the alleged theft of high-value farming navigation systems has been swiftly tackled by our officers. For the full details visit this link: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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The Rural Task Force came across the occupants of this vehicle poaching in #STALISFIELD last night. Unfortunately the driver didn't want to stop for a chat and a pursuit took place. His driving was no match for our mighty #Ranger though.. CAD 08-1667 TS #Nightinthecells
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The Rural Task Force are now at the Ashford Cattle Market as part of #RuralCrimeWeek for engagement and property marming WH
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Whilst carrying out unrelated enquiries in #Maidstone, officers noted the lack of security markings on this caravan. A quick check with @CRiSDatabase confirmed. The holiday in Kent is over, back to the victim in @WestYorksPolice #RuralPolicing #AlwaysLooking AV
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Officers from the Rural Task Force have located and recovered this stolen caravan today. Thanks to @CRiSDatabase for their assistance. CAD 04-0771 TS
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After a classic game of hide and seek the team recovered this suspected stolen #Thwaites dumper in woodland in #Dartford #BetterLuckNextTime CAD 19-776 MP
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The team tracked down this recently stolen horsebox yesterday, arresting two women on suspicion of theft. This is the 3rd stolen horsebox we have located in the past month. If you are interested in property marking, contact the team on [email protected] RH
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The team have assisted the local officer for #Eastling today with a visit to a plot of land, after recent complaints of dogs escaping. During this visit a dog was seized and a recently stolen motorbike was located, enquiries are ongoing to identify a suspect for the theft. RH
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The team have spent the shift proactively patrolling rural Ashford, Faversham and surrounding areas tonight. During this we have stopped and searching numerous vehicles and people. 3 separate drivers have been reported for various traffic offences. RH
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The team found a recently stolen Hilux today in Marden and seized for forensics. We also found and arrested a male who'd been avoiding us as he was wanted for a robbery court warrant, he wasn't impressed that he'd be missing a football game later. #ItsComingHome #HesGoingToACell
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Toyota abandoned by hare coursers in #Sittingbourne has been seized today. If you want it back, give us a call and we'd be happy to have a chat #OpGalileo MP
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