'Enormously fruitful operation' targeting users of fraudulent documents takes place on Boston's roads
An ‘enormously fruitful’ day of action from Lincolnshire Police and partner agencies has taken place on the roads of Boston, targeting those who use fraudulent driving and identity documents.
This was the third such multi-agency operation in Lincolnshire, following on from Sleaford in January and Boston in October.
Partner agencies involved in Operation Foxtail, as it is known, have included the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency and Immigration Enforcement.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “We have been updating the public about these multi-agency days of action since October 2025. They form part of a broader intelligence-led operation to tackle organised crime group activity and their criminal networks.
“We’ve explained how organised criminals rely heavily on road networks to move people or goods as part of their illicit activity. Doing so places them within the scope of road traffic legislation – one of the areas where our enforcement powers are most extensive.”
During the third day of action, held on Monday (March 2), more than 40 stops were carried out, with 39 contraventions reported:
- 2x arrests for possession of an identity document with intent to deceive
- 1x arrest of a wanted and disqualified driver who initially gave false details
- 1x arrest of a man wanted by Interpol, the international police organisation
- 18x traffic offence reports for matters such as no MOT, no insurance, no vehicle registration mark (false plates), insecure load, overweight load, defective tyres, mobile phone use
- 1x Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme form issued for defective lights
- 8x Serious Organised Crime and Police Act seizures for not having insurance and/or licence
- 1x vehicle seizure for having no road tax
- 5x Driving Vehicle Standards Agency prohibition actions for mechanical/overweight contraventions
- 2x ‘intelligence matters’
The man wanted by Interpol was transported to Westminster Magistrates’ Court for an extradition hearing, police said.
The spokesman said: “Again, this was an enormously fruitful operation bringing together a team from Specialist Operations, specifically trained Roads Policing Specials, and detectives from CID.”
The spokesman continued: “Criminals frequently rely on false documents to evade detection, but these are far more than simple attempts to stay out of sight. They are clear indicators of organised, deeply embedded criminal activity.
“By working closely with our partner agencies, we are actively identifying and dismantling those who exploit the road network to fuel their illegal enterprises: transporting illicit goods, enabling exploitation, facilitating human trafficking, and committing other serious offences. Multi‑agency operations like this are not optional; they are essential to protecting the public.
“Together, we are delivering a firm message: our commitment to making Lincolnshire’s roads and communities safer is unwavering. If you use the road network to commit crime, we will find you – and we will act.”