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Two arrested after police execute search warrant in Colwick and recover stolen camper vans

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Police have arrested two people after executing a search warrant at an industrial unit in Colwick yesterday.

Officers recovered two stolen camper vans during the search that were about to be stripped of parts.

Police executed a search warrant at an industrial unit in Colwick yesterday. (IMAGE: Notts Police)
IMAGE: Notts Police

Two males, aged 25 and 33, have been arrested on suspicion of theft and are currently in custody for questioning.

The search was carried out as part of Operation Reacher, which has been set up to tackle local issues and crime across Gedling borough and target organised crime gangs.

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A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “The vans were the owners pride and joy and they will now be reunited with them soon. Thankfully officers were able to act before any significant damage could be caused.”

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  1. One of the vans belongs to a good friend of mine, who spent months kitting it out so he could take his family away on holidays. So glad the culprits have been caught so quickly before any damage could be done. Job well done Nottingham Police

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