Multiple arrests have been made across Yorkshire as a part of a nation wide strategy to clamp down on vehicle crime.

The arrests took place on the week commencing the 13 October, and is officially called Op Alliances 2, a strategy to tackle the issue of vehicle crime.

Organisations involved with the plan include the National Crime Agency, UK Border Force and the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service.

The 32 arrests include charges for theft of a motor vehicle, burglary, possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, public order, harassment, theft from a shop, over the prescribed limit and recall to prison.

Chief Inspector James Bennett, force lead for vehicle crime said: “Vehicle crime is a sustained problem, not just in South Yorkshire but across the country.

“Throughout this week of action and with help from partners, we focused our resources on identifying and targeting the highest harm offenders which enabled us to disrupt vehicle crime and take those responsible off our streets.

“I am extremely proud of our results, and this wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our officers, staff and partners. I want to thank everyone who was involved throughout this week of action.”

Officers also spoke to members of the public, setting up pop-up stalls, and provided over 900 people with crime prevention advice.