Police in Edinburgh recovered a vehicle which was reportedly stolen from London during a routine patrol.
Officers stopped the black Audi on Monday afternoon, May 1, and after several checks were carried out at the scene, they established that it had in fact been reported stolen three days ago over 400 miles away.
The motor was seized and enquiries are ongoing alongside the Metropolitan Police as an image uploaded to the Road Policing Scotland Twitter account shows the vehicle on the back of a transporter.
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They said: "EdinburghRP were on patrol this afternoon and stopped this vehicle. After checks were carried out, it revealed that the vehicle was in fact stolen three days prior in the London area. Vehicle seized and enquiries on-going with @metpoliceuk."
Last week, officers in the Howdenhall area of Edinburgh charged several drivers for not having insurance or an up to date MOT.
A post from the city's south east division read: "HowdenhallT2 have had a busy set of shifts keeping your roads safe. Several drivers have been charged. Having insurance and/or MOT is not optional. Please always wear your seat belt, as it can save your life."
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