An operation targeting fraudulent driving licences and documents being used on the road network, has led to 35 vehicles being stopped and five people being arrested.
Operation Foxtail took place in Great Yarmouth on Thursday 31 July. The action day, led by PC Josh Preston, works to disrupt organised and serious crime on Norfolk’s roads. These days are funded by the Home Office Invigor fund which focuses on organised immigration crime road operations.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team and Moonshot (ANPR Team) were joined by Immigration Enforcement, HMRC and the DVLA.
Traffic Offence Reports were issued for the following offences:
• No seatbelt: 7
• No driving licence: 5
• Tinted windows: 2
• No insurance: 1
• Dangerous condition: 1
• Passengers carried in a dangerous manner: 1
One vehicle stopped during the day was found to contain a large quantity of cannabis. The driver was promptly arrested and taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
Amarildo Zefi, aged 25 and of Earlsdon Street, Coventry was charged with possession a class B drug, namely cannabis, with the intent to supply. He was remanded into custody and appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on 1 August. He was released on court imposed conditional bail and is due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on 29 August 2025.
Speaking about the operation, PC Josh Preston of the Roads and Armed Policing team said: “This type of enforcement is proving to be highly effective, consistently delivering strong results not only in disrupting organised criminal networks but also in enhancing road safety across the region.
“By targeting vehicles linked to criminal activity, officers are able to intercept offenders, seize illegal goods, and dismantle key elements of criminal operations.
“At the same time, this approach acts as a visible deterrent to dangerous driving behaviours, helping to reduce collisions, improve compliance with traffic laws, and reassure the public that roads are being actively policed. The dual benefit of crime disruption and safety promotion makes this strategy a valuable tool in modern policing.”