1 00:00:01,520 --> 00:00:03,759 JOHN THOMSON: This is Police Interceptors. 2 00:00:03,760 --> 00:00:04,999 Get on the ground! 3 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:08,359 Police Interceptors, the real one? I'm gonna tell my kids about this. 4 00:00:08,360 --> 00:00:10,960 And you're riding with the pride of Northamptonshire... 5 00:00:12,200 --> 00:00:13,679 VEHICLE THUDS, TYRES SCREECH 6 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,959 Come on! ...ace pursuit drivers... 7 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:18,399 Contact, contact, contact. NPAS five-one. 8 00:00:18,400 --> 00:00:21,039 ...with air support... Got two out, stand by. 9 00:00:21,040 --> 00:00:22,199 DOG BARKS 10 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:23,639 ...and a crack dog unit. 11 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:25,399 If you move, you will get bit. 12 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:27,399 MAN YELLS 13 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:30,319 They bring down the bad guys... Police! 14 00:00:30,320 --> 00:00:32,159 I believe you are wanted, mate. 15 00:00:32,160 --> 00:00:35,559 Police with a dog, stand still! ...keep the streets safe... 16 00:00:35,560 --> 00:00:37,319 Put your arms behind your back. I am! 17 00:00:37,320 --> 00:00:38,559 Get on the floor! 18 00:00:38,560 --> 00:00:41,080 ...and battle 24/7... 19 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:44,559 Get down on the floor. ...in the war on crime. 20 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:46,639 TYRES SCREECH Crash, crash. 21 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:48,359 On the floor now! 22 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:50,360 It is what it is, innit? We find them, we lock 'em up. 23 00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:58,000 Coming up, a blistering pursuit wreaks havoc on the M1... 24 00:00:59,200 --> 00:01:01,399 Crash, crash, crash. 25 00:01:01,400 --> 00:01:04,999 ...Bertie faces off against a runaway biker... 26 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:08,999 We're Studland Road. Speed four-zero, medium risk. 27 00:01:09,000 --> 00:01:10,199 And... 28 00:01:10,200 --> 00:01:12,599 The dog's going nuts in the glove box. 29 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:16,959 ...cocker spaniel Socks sniffs out a hidden haul of drugs. 30 00:01:16,960 --> 00:01:19,879 It could be cocaine. It could be ketamine. It could be amphet. 31 00:01:19,880 --> 00:01:21,080 Good lad. 32 00:01:32,880 --> 00:01:35,760 Six-one, I'm now with the pursuing vehicle. 33 00:01:37,200 --> 00:01:39,239 It's the early hours of Friday morning. 34 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:42,079 Yeah, copied, mate. Benji, how far are you behind? 35 00:01:42,080 --> 00:01:44,159 A high-speed pursuit on the motorway 36 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:46,839 is pulling in cops from across the county. 37 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:50,040 Yeah, copied. Speed nine-five, medium risk. 38 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:53,799 And the motor, a fully-electric Hyundai Kona, 39 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:57,959 is seriously testing the boys and girls in blue. 40 00:01:57,960 --> 00:02:01,599 Vehicle still failing to stop. 106. 41 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:04,000 Medium risk. M1, northbound. 42 00:02:05,440 --> 00:02:09,559 Interceptor Scott Kimberley has just arrived to assist. 43 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:13,879 The RPU unit is now taking over due to speed. 44 00:02:13,880 --> 00:02:15,879 Scott's in the Beamer 330, 45 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:18,439 a punchier motor than his colleague's Volvo, 46 00:02:18,440 --> 00:02:20,479 so immediately takes the reins. 47 00:02:20,480 --> 00:02:23,279 Just approaching junction 19. 48 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:25,919 Police have no idea why the Hyundai driver 49 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:29,359 is making off at such a desperate pace. 50 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:33,080 Speed one-one-five. Medium risk. 51 00:02:34,720 --> 00:02:38,640 But his manner of driving suggests drink or drugs could be a factor. 52 00:02:39,800 --> 00:02:42,800 Vehicle moves to lane... Swerving between lanes. 53 00:02:44,520 --> 00:02:46,119 Until more back-up arrives, 54 00:02:46,120 --> 00:02:48,959 Scott wants to keep the Hyundai on the motorway, 55 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,599 so moves up to prevent it exiting. 56 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:54,640 Keep-on initiated. Junction 19. Wait. 57 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:59,319 But as he does so, the driver lashes out... 58 00:02:59,320 --> 00:03:01,320 METALLIC THUDS 59 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:06,879 ...Scott's wing mirror taking a direct hit. 60 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:09,399 Contact major in keep-on. 61 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:12,959 Keep-on successful, vehicle continues, junction 19. 62 00:03:12,960 --> 00:03:15,519 Was high risk, back down to medium. 63 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:18,239 Speed one-one-zero. 64 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:21,639 The ferocious speed, mixed with his aggressive tactics, 65 00:03:21,640 --> 00:03:23,519 makes for a heady cocktail. 66 00:03:23,520 --> 00:03:25,639 Control, can we get on to Nottinghamshire, please? 67 00:03:25,640 --> 00:03:27,879 See if they can offer any units to assist. 68 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:30,839 There are currently three cop cars in pursuit, 69 00:03:30,840 --> 00:03:33,160 but only two are TPAC trained. 70 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:38,560 And neither of them can prevent the suspect taking the next junction. 71 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:42,559 Vehicle is off-off-off, junction 20. 72 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:45,280 We'll attempt quartering to get it back on to the motorway. 73 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:50,399 Quartering is a tactic cops use in close-proximity driving 74 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:53,240 to obstruct the movement of the subject vehicle. 75 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:59,119 And, at the moment, there's only one place Scott wants the Hyundai to go. 76 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:00,879 Vehicle successfully quartered. 77 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:06,279 Vehicle is now committed, M1 north once again, junction 20. 78 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:08,759 But getting this reckless driver back on the motorway 79 00:04:08,760 --> 00:04:11,799 still doesn't solve the original problem... 80 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:14,839 Traffic remains light. Speed one-zero-zero. 81 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:16,799 Risk remains medium. 82 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:20,039 ...how to stop him before he causes the unthinkable. 83 00:04:20,040 --> 00:04:21,800 Speed one-one-five. 84 00:04:23,840 --> 00:04:26,119 Because he's now turning his aggressive tactics 85 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:27,600 on to other road users. 86 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:30,999 Vehicle is flashing other motorists out the way. 87 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:35,759 Speed one-one-five, just passing 141 over zero. 88 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:39,320 Thankfully, extra TPAC cars are just a couple of minutes behind. 89 00:04:40,360 --> 00:04:42,359 Subject is swerving between lanes. 90 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:45,759 And Scott already knows what to do when they arrive. 91 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:49,239 My preferred tactical plan now would be to get behind the vehicle 92 00:04:49,240 --> 00:04:51,879 to try and slow the vehicle down using blocking vehicles 93 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:53,560 once we've got enough TPAC cars. 94 00:04:55,200 --> 00:04:58,479 But the next junction is a few hundred yards up ahead, 95 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:02,040 and Scott can't afford to let the Hyundai attempt an exit. 96 00:05:03,440 --> 00:05:06,719 We are approaching half-mile marker posts for junction 20, 97 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:08,399 Wait. 98 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:10,079 If Scott could get close enough, 99 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:12,800 he'll have to do whatever he can to keep him on. 100 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:18,279 But just like last time, the fella comes out swinging. 101 00:05:18,280 --> 00:05:20,240 METALLIC THUDS 102 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:24,840 Crash, crash, crash. 103 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:30,399 The pursuit is over, and the driver's legged it. 104 00:05:30,400 --> 00:05:33,440 The race is on to ensure no-one gets away. 105 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:37,880 Get out of the vehicle now. Get out of the vehicle now! 106 00:05:55,840 --> 00:05:58,239 PC KIMBERLEY: Contact major, and keep-on. 107 00:05:58,240 --> 00:06:01,440 Keep-on successful. Vehicle continues, junction 19. 108 00:06:02,720 --> 00:06:06,119 JOHN THOMSON: On the M1 northbound, interceptor Scott was locking horns 109 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:07,320 with an electric Hyundai... 110 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:11,599 ...that shot off from cops like a bolt of lightning. 111 00:06:11,600 --> 00:06:13,999 Speed one-one-five. 112 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:17,359 And when Scott attempted to keep the Hyundai on at the next junction... 113 00:06:17,360 --> 00:06:19,439 METALLIC THUDS 114 00:06:19,440 --> 00:06:22,239 ...every cop's worst fears were realised. 115 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:23,960 Crash, crash, crash. 116 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:30,479 PC TARNIA SLATER: Get out of the vehicle now! 117 00:06:30,480 --> 00:06:32,519 SUSPECT 1: Hurt my back! Get out of the vehicle! 118 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:33,559 I'm nothing to do with it! 119 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:35,759 Get out of the vehicle! Get out of the vehicle! 120 00:06:35,760 --> 00:06:39,439 While Tarnia deals with the female back seat passenger... 121 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:41,639 Put your hands behind your back now! 122 00:06:41,640 --> 00:06:44,119 I've hurt my back. Sit up! 123 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:46,359 I've hurt my back. 124 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:48,679 Keep still and I will move you. 125 00:06:48,680 --> 00:06:51,399 ...30 metres down the hard shoulder... 126 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:53,039 Go, go, go! 127 00:06:53,040 --> 00:06:55,599 ...the driver's just vaulted over the crash barrier. 128 00:06:55,600 --> 00:06:57,759 Officer with a taser, stay where you are! 129 00:06:57,760 --> 00:06:59,359 Officer with a taser, stop! 130 00:06:59,360 --> 00:07:01,919 He fails to comply, so it's taser time. 131 00:07:01,920 --> 00:07:03,679 Show me your hands, show me your hands! 132 00:07:03,680 --> 00:07:05,159 SUSPECT: Take it, take it, please. 133 00:07:05,160 --> 00:07:07,439 Take it, please. Help me, help me, help me. Help me, stop! 134 00:07:07,440 --> 00:07:10,479 Put your hands behind your back! Put your hands behind your back! 135 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:14,279 Despite taking a high-voltage barb to the leg, he's still resisting. 136 00:07:14,280 --> 00:07:16,479 You're under arrest, dangerous drive, fail to stop. 137 00:07:16,480 --> 00:07:19,079 You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence... 138 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:22,239 CONTINUES READING RIGHTS QUICKLY 139 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:24,879 Put your other arm behind your back! They are. I'm in pain! 140 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:27,479 What are you doing!? Put your other arm behind your back. 141 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:31,319 Put your arm behind your back! I promise, I was not... 142 00:07:31,320 --> 00:07:33,959 Finally, both hands are cuffed. 143 00:07:33,960 --> 00:07:35,839 Contact major in keep-on. 144 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:39,079 Subject lost control. Driver under arrest and detained. 145 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:41,799 So that's two nicked, but cops still aren't sure 146 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:44,639 how many were in the car in the first place. 147 00:07:44,640 --> 00:07:47,159 How many have you got down there? One. 148 00:07:47,160 --> 00:07:49,439 How many...? There was two blokes? FEMALE SUSPECT: Yes. 149 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:51,239 Two blokes. We've got one outstanding. 150 00:07:51,240 --> 00:07:53,599 How many have we got there, one? 151 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:54,999 One outstanding. 152 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:58,240 Another passenger from the car remains at large. 153 00:07:59,240 --> 00:08:01,159 They don't know where he's gonna be. 154 00:08:01,160 --> 00:08:04,959 A dog unit is en route to try and flush him out. 155 00:08:04,960 --> 00:08:07,439 That was a bit silly, weren't it? SUSPECT: It weren't me. 156 00:08:07,440 --> 00:08:09,319 Why on earth did you drive like that? What? 157 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:12,119 What, what do you think? Why are you saying what for? 158 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:13,559 You rammed me twice. 159 00:08:13,560 --> 00:08:16,119 Could have killed someone, mate, couldn't you? Ridiculous. 160 00:08:16,120 --> 00:08:18,879 I wouldn't drove like that if I didn't randomly get blue-lighted. 161 00:08:18,880 --> 00:08:20,640 Blue lights mean you stop! 162 00:08:21,880 --> 00:08:23,639 Silly, silly idiot. 163 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:27,119 Police have put a temporary traffic block on the motorway 164 00:08:27,120 --> 00:08:29,519 while they deal with the suspects. 165 00:08:29,520 --> 00:08:32,119 Right, because I can smell cannabis coming from you, 166 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:34,759 I do require a sample of saliva to check for analysis, OK? 167 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:37,999 Can you stick your tongue all the way out for me, please? Thank you. 168 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:40,639 Are you disqualified or just don't have a licence? 169 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:43,799 Just don't have a licence. Stick your tongue all the way out. 170 00:08:43,800 --> 00:08:45,759 Results take eight minutes. 171 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:48,999 Plenty of time for the driver to dish out some attitude. 172 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:51,839 I hope your mum's life's... Yeah, you brick, fam. 173 00:08:51,840 --> 00:08:53,879 Don't call me a brick. ...mum's life and you're... 174 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:56,120 I weren't even doing nothing. What's wrong with you? 175 00:08:57,720 --> 00:09:01,360 Police officer with a dog! Make yourself known! 176 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:06,479 And now dog handler Knighty's arrived with German Shepherd Blue, 177 00:09:06,480 --> 00:09:08,599 to track down the one that's missing. 178 00:09:08,600 --> 00:09:10,960 This is your last chance! 179 00:09:12,200 --> 00:09:14,919 The undergrowth is thick with brambles... 180 00:09:14,920 --> 00:09:19,559 Good boy. Go on, then. ...but Blue is undeterred... 181 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:23,040 That's it. That's it. Good boy! 182 00:09:24,040 --> 00:09:27,559 ...because something's got right up his nose. 183 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:31,079 Right, stay where you are! Stay where you are! 184 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:33,159 Do not move! Good lad! 185 00:09:33,160 --> 00:09:36,279 Do not move! Officer with a taser, do not move! 186 00:09:36,280 --> 00:09:38,479 Get out! Put your hands up now! 187 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:40,039 BLUE HOWLS 188 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:42,439 The third and final occupant of the Hyundai 189 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:45,079 is now also destined for the nick. 190 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:48,439 Yes, good lad! Meanwhile, back at the roadside... 191 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:50,359 OK, you've failed for cannabis already, so, 192 00:09:50,360 --> 00:09:52,479 at this moment in time, you're further under arrest 193 00:09:52,480 --> 00:09:55,279 on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed drug limit, OK? 194 00:09:55,280 --> 00:09:58,120 Drug driving has just been added to the rap sheet. 195 00:09:59,920 --> 00:10:02,719 You could have killed so many people tonight. 196 00:10:02,720 --> 00:10:05,359 Good boy! It's a successful end to an evening 197 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:08,879 that, if it weren't for the skills and tenacity of the interceptors, 198 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:11,119 could have ended very differently. 199 00:10:11,120 --> 00:10:13,759 Let's get you some medical attention, get you to hospital, 200 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:15,679 and then we'll go from there, all right? 201 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:18,480 If you've got anything to say, tell us when you're in your interview. 202 00:10:20,960 --> 00:10:24,359 No action was taken against either passenger, 203 00:10:24,360 --> 00:10:27,039 but the driver pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, 204 00:10:27,040 --> 00:10:29,999 fail to stop, driving without a licence or insurance, 205 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:33,079 and under the influence of drugs. 206 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:35,000 He was banged up for 12 months. 207 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:47,519 Good girl! 208 00:10:47,520 --> 00:10:48,719 In Northamptonshire, 209 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:52,920 there's more than 1,500 cops working to keep the streets safe. 210 00:10:54,040 --> 00:10:55,360 She is all business, aren't you? 211 00:10:56,360 --> 00:10:59,279 But not a single one of them can do what these guys can. 212 00:10:59,280 --> 00:11:02,919 Good boy, yes! Good lad. 213 00:11:02,920 --> 00:11:07,239 The force has 13 police dogs, each with an innate ability 214 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:11,800 to sniff out anything, from drugs and firearms to cold hard cash... 215 00:11:12,960 --> 00:11:14,039 Hello. 216 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:16,600 ...which makes them a criminal's worst nightmare. 217 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:20,199 Today, three members of this crack team 218 00:11:20,200 --> 00:11:22,399 are being put through their paces. 219 00:11:22,400 --> 00:11:24,359 This is police dog Socks. 220 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:27,839 He is five years old. 221 00:11:27,840 --> 00:11:29,719 He is a very experienced dog. 222 00:11:29,720 --> 00:11:33,479 He's been doing this for... well, three and a half years now. 223 00:11:33,480 --> 00:11:36,319 So, he does know the game, and he enjoys it. 224 00:11:36,320 --> 00:11:40,400 He loves working, and... let's say we're quietly confident. 225 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:45,719 Their challenge is to find a series of dodgy packages 226 00:11:45,720 --> 00:11:51,479 stashed in sneaky locations around this police-owned property. 227 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:53,919 And in here, we're gonna have some streaks of heroin, 228 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:58,519 two grams again, tucked in the gap between the beds there. 229 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:02,199 And it's not just drugs they'll be expected to sniff out. 230 00:12:02,200 --> 00:12:05,839 There's about £20,000 in there. 231 00:12:05,840 --> 00:12:07,439 It's quite low down. 232 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:09,399 I know there's gaps in the floorboards, 233 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:11,799 but still quite a hard find, that is. 234 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:15,839 Another massive wedge of cash has been hidden behind this radiator. 235 00:12:15,840 --> 00:12:18,559 I just hope your dogs don't let you down, that's all I'm saying. 236 00:12:18,560 --> 00:12:19,839 LAUGHTER All or nothing, mate. 237 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:20,999 All or nothing. 238 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:25,719 Instructor Thorpey is hoping for a perfect result from his trainees. 239 00:12:25,720 --> 00:12:29,279 Perfect is they find everything. They're really strong dogs. 240 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:30,919 You know, we've got high standards, 241 00:12:30,920 --> 00:12:34,519 and, roughly, I think searching all this and finding everything, 242 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:38,079 it will take them less than 25-30 minutes, 243 00:12:38,080 --> 00:12:39,279 and they should find it all. 244 00:12:39,280 --> 00:12:42,519 First up is the cash behind the radiator. 245 00:12:42,520 --> 00:12:46,719 Will Socks and his handler, Lucy, hit the jackpot? 246 00:12:46,720 --> 00:12:48,319 Seek, find. 247 00:12:48,320 --> 00:12:50,919 They're getting to an area where they can start smelling it. 248 00:12:50,920 --> 00:12:53,199 It's like the hot-cold game we used to play as a kid. 249 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:55,399 When your parents used to say "Warmer, warmer," 250 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:57,959 you're getting closer to the source of what you're looking for, 251 00:12:57,960 --> 00:13:00,719 and that's what the dog's doing. He's getting in that scent picture. 252 00:13:00,720 --> 00:13:04,559 And then he's just got to try and work out exactly where it is 253 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:05,920 within that area. 254 00:13:07,240 --> 00:13:11,320 If Socks locates it, Thorpey uses a clicker to indicate success. 255 00:13:12,800 --> 00:13:15,039 Indication. 256 00:13:15,040 --> 00:13:17,759 CLICKER SNAPS Good boy! Good lad! 257 00:13:17,760 --> 00:13:19,719 He was... Good boy, Socks! 258 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:21,959 That's that scent picture he was busy around. Yeah. 259 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:23,639 Good boy! 260 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:26,999 Cocker spaniels have around 300 million scent receptors 261 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:31,599 in their noses... 50 times as many as humans. 262 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:35,359 And police pups are trained to start tapping into them 263 00:13:35,360 --> 00:13:37,240 when they're just a few months old. 264 00:13:38,440 --> 00:13:41,439 We start off at a young age, throw the ball down a field. 265 00:13:41,440 --> 00:13:42,999 Will they go out and get it 266 00:13:43,000 --> 00:13:44,759 and bring it back to you and have a play? 267 00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:46,919 And then throwing that in slightly longer grass, 268 00:13:46,920 --> 00:13:49,439 they'll go out and go "hang on, this is... I can't see it now. 269 00:13:49,440 --> 00:13:50,799 "I've got to start using my nose." 270 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:52,399 And then they'll find the tennis ball, 271 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:54,399 cos they'll associate the smell of that ball, 272 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:56,719 so they've got to use their nose as opposed to their eyes, 273 00:13:56,720 --> 00:13:58,439 and they get a reward for it, you know. 274 00:13:58,440 --> 00:14:00,159 They bring that reward back, 275 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:02,239 and they get to play with Mum or Dad. 276 00:14:02,240 --> 00:14:04,439 CLICKER SNAPS TOGETHER: Good boy! 277 00:14:04,440 --> 00:14:08,399 Who's a clever boy? Yes! Good lad! 278 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:09,800 You love me a little bit, don't you? 279 00:14:11,760 --> 00:14:13,120 Good boy. Come on, then. 280 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:15,959 Next stop, the bedroom. 281 00:14:15,960 --> 00:14:18,479 But will our canine hero locate the heroin? 282 00:14:18,480 --> 00:14:20,480 Socks, here. Seek, find. 283 00:14:25,200 --> 00:14:27,119 What are your thoughts at the moment? 284 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:29,199 Is he showing any interest in any particular areas? 285 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:31,759 Well, he's been up and down here quite a few times, 286 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:33,799 and he's not really shown a huge amount of interest 287 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:35,040 in the other side of the room. 288 00:14:40,360 --> 00:14:42,319 Indication. 289 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:44,839 CLICKER SNAPS Good boy! 290 00:14:44,840 --> 00:14:46,439 Yeah, nice one. 291 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:48,279 So far, so good. 292 00:14:48,280 --> 00:14:50,719 Good lad! 293 00:14:50,720 --> 00:14:53,279 But Thorpey's saved the toughest test for last... 294 00:14:53,280 --> 00:14:55,079 Seek, find. 295 00:14:55,080 --> 00:14:58,240 ...a stash of cash deep beneath the floorboards. 296 00:15:01,640 --> 00:15:03,519 CLICKER CLICKS I'm gonna give him that, cos... 297 00:15:03,520 --> 00:15:07,119 Good boy! That was good. He needed that early one, didn't he? 298 00:15:07,120 --> 00:15:09,719 It's a great result. 299 00:15:09,720 --> 00:15:11,560 That's harness off, mate. Well done. 300 00:15:14,160 --> 00:15:16,359 Good boy! Come on, then. 301 00:15:16,360 --> 00:15:19,559 Come. Socks has passed with flying colours. 302 00:15:19,560 --> 00:15:20,999 And later... 303 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:23,159 Good girl! Yes, Bonnie! 304 00:15:23,160 --> 00:15:26,599 ...so too do police dogs Bonnie and Frankie. 305 00:15:26,600 --> 00:15:28,559 CLICKER CLICKS Good girl. 306 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:30,360 Well done. Good girl! Good. 307 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:33,479 Three finely tuned noses 308 00:15:33,480 --> 00:15:36,959 prepped and primed for their next op in the field. 309 00:15:36,960 --> 00:15:39,039 We wanna get them excited, we wanna get them happy, 310 00:15:39,040 --> 00:15:40,759 we wanna get them willing to work, 311 00:15:40,760 --> 00:15:43,199 and with that, they will work for us. 312 00:15:43,200 --> 00:15:45,279 They're an amazing teammate. 313 00:15:45,280 --> 00:15:47,759 Swap it for a human every day of the year. 314 00:15:47,760 --> 00:15:50,160 CHUCKLES Every day. 315 00:16:01,040 --> 00:16:02,880 RADIO: 316 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:05,360 It's Wednesday night. 317 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:14,599 Fresh from training, dog handler Lucy 318 00:16:14,600 --> 00:16:18,479 is keeping tabs on a job unfolding nearby. 319 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:21,279 It's a vehicle with a drugs marker on it 320 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:26,079 for being involved in supplying drugs to university students 321 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:29,239 on, like, freshers' nights and things like that. 322 00:16:29,240 --> 00:16:32,079 The university team of police have asked us 323 00:16:32,080 --> 00:16:34,239 to have a look at this vehicle. 324 00:16:34,240 --> 00:16:36,159 I think they're out looking for it as well. 325 00:16:36,160 --> 00:16:38,639 The police have a dedicated team 326 00:16:38,640 --> 00:16:42,159 that works in and around Northampton University campus. 327 00:16:42,160 --> 00:16:44,519 Tonight is student night, 328 00:16:44,520 --> 00:16:46,599 and they reckon the motor they're tracking 329 00:16:46,600 --> 00:16:49,239 is delivering illegal substances. 330 00:16:49,240 --> 00:16:51,199 They've just asked us to stop it and search it, 331 00:16:51,200 --> 00:16:54,159 so I think we've just got a car behind it now. 332 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:57,359 Canine connoisseur Lucy's been on the force 16 years. 333 00:16:57,360 --> 00:17:00,079 She knows her shih tzus for her cockapoos 334 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:04,840 and even once won an award at Crufts with her first police dog, Harper. 335 00:17:06,440 --> 00:17:10,120 OFFICER ON RADIO: 336 00:17:11,640 --> 00:17:13,479 Criminals, be very afraid, 337 00:17:13,480 --> 00:17:17,359 because Lucy's partner tonight is expert sniffer dog Socks. 338 00:17:17,360 --> 00:17:18,880 SOCKS BARKS 339 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:27,079 It sounds like Lucy and Socks 340 00:17:27,080 --> 00:17:29,200 could be about to put that training to good use. 341 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:32,959 Roger, I'll head there. 342 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:34,999 They've just found it. 343 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:39,879 I think it's just parked up on a residential estate, 344 00:17:39,880 --> 00:17:42,999 and they've just asked us to go and search it with Socks, 345 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:45,359 see if there's any drugs in there. 346 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:48,079 For Socks, the ability to find well-hidden drugs 347 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:49,519 is like a superpower. 348 00:17:49,520 --> 00:17:51,279 In three-and-a-half years on the force, 349 00:17:51,280 --> 00:17:53,719 he's sniffed out more dodgy substances 350 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:56,040 than you'd find on a stag do in Ibiza. 351 00:17:57,280 --> 00:18:00,119 He's trained on eight different types of drugs. 352 00:18:00,120 --> 00:18:03,879 So, hopefully, if there's anything in the vehicle drug-wise, 353 00:18:03,880 --> 00:18:07,279 or cash that's often associated with drug dealing, 354 00:18:07,280 --> 00:18:08,920 then he'll be able to find it. 355 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:12,879 The suspect motor has been stopped in a cul-de-sac, 356 00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:15,600 and its two occupants have already been detained. 357 00:18:17,360 --> 00:18:19,799 DOGS BARKING 358 00:18:19,800 --> 00:18:23,359 Firearms officers have been questioning the driver. 359 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:25,119 Hello. You all right? 360 00:18:25,120 --> 00:18:27,559 OFFICER: So, I've just asked him. His face has given it away. 361 00:18:27,560 --> 00:18:30,759 Right. He's indicated that it's just in there, 362 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:32,199 we think, by the gear stick. 363 00:18:32,200 --> 00:18:34,359 OK. So we'll let you stick the dog in. 364 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:35,719 Yeah, yeah. SUSPECT: That's it. 365 00:18:35,720 --> 00:18:37,479 We'll go and stand over there, mate. 366 00:18:37,480 --> 00:18:40,519 Something suss has already been found on the passenger 367 00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:42,599 by interceptor Dan. 368 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:46,479 DAN: It's a little locking... self-sealing bag, so... 369 00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,399 OK. But that's in that bag? 370 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:50,479 That's gone. OK. Cool. 371 00:18:50,480 --> 00:18:52,439 Er, do you mind just shutting that door? Yeah. 372 00:18:52,440 --> 00:18:53,840 I'll grab Socks. Cheers, mate. 373 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,319 So, there's two people detained. 374 00:18:57,320 --> 00:19:00,799 I think there's a small amount of some sort of drug 375 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:04,039 in one of the bags that's been recovered from one of them. 376 00:19:04,040 --> 00:19:05,999 And then, I think the driver's indicated 377 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,719 that there is drugs in there. 378 00:19:07,720 --> 00:19:10,000 So we're just gonna put Socks in and see if we can find them. 379 00:19:11,080 --> 00:19:14,479 The driver may have fessed up to having some drugs... 380 00:19:14,480 --> 00:19:15,799 Come on, then. 381 00:19:15,800 --> 00:19:17,039 ...but there's always a chance 382 00:19:17,040 --> 00:19:20,159 he's not being entirely honest about how much. 383 00:19:20,160 --> 00:19:22,800 Socks, it's over to you. 384 00:19:26,320 --> 00:19:29,519 A stash by the gear stick is the first thing he finds. 385 00:19:29,520 --> 00:19:32,719 Can I just hand you that? I've not opened it. 386 00:19:32,720 --> 00:19:34,159 Thank you. 387 00:19:34,160 --> 00:19:36,320 But could that merely be an appetiser? 388 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:40,039 LUCY SIGHS I think there's more in here. 389 00:19:40,040 --> 00:19:43,039 Socks reckons he can smell the main course. 390 00:19:43,040 --> 00:19:45,319 The dog's going nuts in the glove box. 391 00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:47,879 So I'm gonna see if he'll narrow it down a bit more, 392 00:19:47,880 --> 00:19:50,119 but I'm wondering if there's a big amount, 393 00:19:50,120 --> 00:19:52,199 and then they're doing that with it. Yeah, yeah. 394 00:19:52,200 --> 00:19:54,799 But whatever's tickled his taste buds 395 00:19:54,800 --> 00:19:56,600 for now remains elusive. 396 00:19:57,720 --> 00:20:01,799 He's literally, like, pulling things out of the glove box with his teeth. 397 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:04,519 As the search rolls on, 398 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:08,399 two mobile phones in the car have been ringing off the hook. 399 00:20:08,400 --> 00:20:09,999 OFFICER: 400 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,879 No, that's one of these phones. 401 00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:13,399 Somebody's popular! 402 00:20:13,400 --> 00:20:15,679 I don't... It's not that one. 403 00:20:15,680 --> 00:20:17,159 PHONE RINGING 404 00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:19,360 Oh, there's one in the door pocket, mate. 405 00:20:20,880 --> 00:20:23,879 Meanwhile, Socks' nose hairs have been tingling too. 406 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:27,039 What you got in there? And he's just hit the motherload. 407 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:29,999 OFFICER: Oh, wow. Good lad. 408 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:32,559 Two fat packs of mysterious powder. 409 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:34,599 You've got the crystals at the top, 410 00:20:34,600 --> 00:20:36,399 and then you've got brown at the bottom. 411 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:40,999 But he's not ready to kick back and put his paws up just yet. 412 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:43,360 I think there's something else in there, Dan. Yeah. 413 00:20:44,800 --> 00:20:47,240 He's still indicating on it. It could be residual, but... 414 00:20:49,680 --> 00:20:52,239 Oh, no, it's not. It's not residual. 415 00:20:52,240 --> 00:20:53,879 Good lad. LUCY CHUCKLES 416 00:20:53,880 --> 00:20:56,559 He's done it again. Well done. There's more in here. 417 00:20:56,560 --> 00:20:59,159 So, what have we got? 418 00:20:59,160 --> 00:21:03,559 I think it's probably MDMA, ecstasy of some description. 419 00:21:03,560 --> 00:21:05,279 All in all, there's enough chemicals here 420 00:21:05,280 --> 00:21:09,200 to fuel an entire semester's worth of student rave-ups. 421 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:14,639 There's intel surrounding him dealing to students, 422 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:16,559 and obviously, tonight's a student night, 423 00:21:16,560 --> 00:21:18,479 so he's obviously out working tonight. 424 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:21,359 It could be cocaine, it could be ketamine, it could be amphet. 425 00:21:21,360 --> 00:21:25,159 The little tablets are almost certainly some sort of MDMA. 426 00:21:25,160 --> 00:21:27,359 They'll all get tested and we'll find out, I guess. 427 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:30,039 And I think the driver's got a lot of cash on him as well, 428 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:33,679 and obviously, we've recovered his mobile phones and empty deal bags 429 00:21:33,680 --> 00:21:35,919 and everything to kind of tie it all together. 430 00:21:35,920 --> 00:21:37,559 So, yeah, good. 431 00:21:37,560 --> 00:21:40,239 The driver is off to the nick, 432 00:21:40,240 --> 00:21:43,199 and the suspected drugs have been confiscated. 433 00:21:43,200 --> 00:21:45,399 So, for the foreseeable future, 434 00:21:45,400 --> 00:21:48,679 the local student population will be on nothing stronger 435 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:50,639 than snakebite and blacks... 436 00:21:50,640 --> 00:21:53,399 That's a good job, wasn't it? He's a good boy, aren't you? 437 00:21:53,400 --> 00:21:56,639 ...thanks in no small part to the training and fine-tuning 438 00:21:56,640 --> 00:21:59,520 of Northamptonshire's most powerful nose. 439 00:22:00,600 --> 00:22:04,719 He's like, "Er, excuse me, I can smell the drugs." 440 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:06,319 LUCY LAUGHS 441 00:22:06,320 --> 00:22:09,519 No action was taken against the passenger, 442 00:22:09,520 --> 00:22:11,279 but the driver was arrested for possession 443 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:14,520 with intent to supply class A and class B drugs. 444 00:22:15,680 --> 00:22:18,160 The investigation is ongoing. 445 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:21,639 Coming up... 446 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:23,999 One rider. Male rider there, innit? 447 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:27,319 ...it's motorcycle mayhem as one bike gets cornered... 448 00:22:27,320 --> 00:22:29,079 Turn your engine off, mate. 449 00:22:29,080 --> 00:22:30,399 ...before a second one... 450 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:33,199 Through a red ATS, temporarily high risk. 451 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:35,479 ...somehow slips the net. 452 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:37,200 He's off-road, he's off-road. 453 00:22:53,600 --> 00:22:56,359 Is it a black Audi, by any chance? If so, it's off the road. 454 00:22:56,360 --> 00:22:58,159 JOHN THOMSON: Interceptors Bertie and Matt 455 00:22:58,160 --> 00:23:00,640 are on afternoon patrol in the north of the county. 456 00:23:02,520 --> 00:23:04,839 Near a junction with John Clark Way and the A6? 457 00:23:04,840 --> 00:23:09,759 An incident is kicking off at a village boozer two miles away. 458 00:23:09,760 --> 00:23:13,239 We got a call from a member of the public who's been at a pub, 459 00:23:13,240 --> 00:23:18,239 and a red motocross bike has come past his car 460 00:23:18,240 --> 00:23:20,559 and has used a crowbar to smash the front window screen. 461 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:22,599 So, we're just having a look at the moment, 462 00:23:22,600 --> 00:23:25,039 doing an area search for this bike, 463 00:23:25,040 --> 00:23:28,879 under the suspicion that it's gonna be in possession of a crowbar, 464 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:32,240 which, erm, I might try and locate. 465 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:36,199 After a couple of minutes, they enter the village. 466 00:23:36,200 --> 00:23:38,759 BERTIE: So, the pub in question is round here. 467 00:23:38,760 --> 00:23:40,799 On the right-hand side, you'll see it. 468 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:42,200 The Olde Victoria. 469 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,519 A lovely pub. 470 00:23:45,520 --> 00:23:48,839 No time for a cheeky pint, though, as someone's coming. 471 00:23:48,840 --> 00:23:50,160 Ey up. Yeah, there it is. 472 00:23:53,080 --> 00:23:55,199 Because the cops are in the unmarked, 473 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:59,759 the two-wheeler that just whistled past is oblivious to their presence. 474 00:23:59,760 --> 00:24:02,279 But is it the one they're looking for? 475 00:24:02,280 --> 00:24:04,759 Potentially seen. It's not a red bike. 476 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:07,799 Having swung a uey, it hasn't taken Bertie long 477 00:24:07,800 --> 00:24:09,560 to get the biker back in view. 478 00:24:10,880 --> 00:24:12,839 Romeo-Papa-six-four. 479 00:24:12,840 --> 00:24:16,439 A view which confirms it's not the red bike they're after. 480 00:24:16,440 --> 00:24:19,799 S-R-U... We're behind a motorbike in Burton. 481 00:24:19,800 --> 00:24:21,119 Can I just give you the reg of it? 482 00:24:21,120 --> 00:24:24,199 But they decide to run its details anyway. 483 00:24:24,200 --> 00:24:26,040 No insurance, no MOT. 484 00:24:27,400 --> 00:24:30,199 This fella's been in the wrong place at the wrong time, 485 00:24:30,200 --> 00:24:32,199 but he's certainly worth a pull. 486 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:34,359 It's gonna go, innit? 487 00:24:34,360 --> 00:24:36,399 The bike's turned into a housing estate, 488 00:24:36,400 --> 00:24:38,959 which could mean he's just about to decamp. 489 00:24:38,960 --> 00:24:40,599 One lad up. 490 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:42,759 Male rider there, innit? 491 00:24:42,760 --> 00:24:45,960 But it could also mean he's simply just on his way home. 492 00:24:48,840 --> 00:24:50,400 Turn your engine off, mate. 493 00:24:52,240 --> 00:24:53,959 Is that your bike? 494 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:56,679 Need to have a chat with you, cos it's got no insurance. 495 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:58,799 It's showing as not having any insurance on it. 496 00:24:58,800 --> 00:25:00,879 Well, it's showing as not having any on it. 497 00:25:00,880 --> 00:25:01,919 Yeah, that's fine. 498 00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:05,439 The rider insists it's insured, but he won't take his helmet off. 499 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:06,520 What's your name? 500 00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:11,039 And now he won't tell Matt his name, either. 501 00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:12,040 Is it your bike? 502 00:25:13,880 --> 00:25:16,479 Have you bought it off someone recently? 503 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:18,439 Are you insured to run it? 504 00:25:18,440 --> 00:25:19,440 Er... 505 00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:23,039 You're not insured on it. 506 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:25,679 He's not gonna lie now, Matt, so the rest should be easy (!) 507 00:25:25,680 --> 00:25:28,119 You got a licence? 508 00:25:28,120 --> 00:25:30,079 You sure? 509 00:25:30,080 --> 00:25:32,039 You don't sound sure. 510 00:25:32,040 --> 00:25:34,320 You're showing as "disqualified until test passed". 511 00:25:36,160 --> 00:25:38,559 You're showing as disqualified, so at this moment in time, 512 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:41,759 you're under arrest on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified. 513 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:44,600 READS RIGHTS 514 00:25:47,720 --> 00:25:49,599 You can give her a call, get her to come down. 515 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:52,559 The disqualified biker's got some fresh milk in his bag, 516 00:25:52,560 --> 00:25:55,519 and he's keen to get it in the fridge. 517 00:25:55,520 --> 00:25:57,000 Come here. 518 00:26:00,400 --> 00:26:03,479 But if he pushes an interceptor, things could really turn sour. 519 00:26:03,480 --> 00:26:05,519 Have a chat with her, drop what you need to drop off, 520 00:26:05,520 --> 00:26:06,719 and then we'll get you going. 521 00:26:06,720 --> 00:26:08,839 Looks like Matt's going in for a cuppa. 522 00:26:08,840 --> 00:26:11,000 He's just got some milk he needs to drop off, so... 523 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:16,799 Unfortunately for the biker, the next brew he'll be having 524 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:20,879 will be from the vending machine at Kettering nick. 525 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:22,919 Have you got anything in your pockets? No, I don't. 526 00:26:22,920 --> 00:26:24,439 Just my vape in my right. 527 00:26:24,440 --> 00:26:26,720 A second crew has arrived to give him a lift. 528 00:26:28,120 --> 00:26:29,999 Make sure it's all done by the time I get there. 529 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:32,879 And Matt's going along for the ride too, 530 00:26:32,880 --> 00:26:35,879 which means Bertie's been left on bike watch. 531 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:38,159 Got a report of criminal damage 532 00:26:38,160 --> 00:26:41,319 to a vehicle at The Olde Vic pub in Burton. 533 00:26:41,320 --> 00:26:43,959 Erm, the report was somebody on a motorbike. 534 00:26:43,960 --> 00:26:45,679 So we've travelled to Burton, 535 00:26:45,680 --> 00:26:48,519 and this crosser loosely matching the description 536 00:26:48,520 --> 00:26:49,959 has gone past us the other way. 537 00:26:49,960 --> 00:26:51,479 So we've run some checks on it, 538 00:26:51,480 --> 00:26:54,599 which says it's no insurance, no MOT on the vehicle. 539 00:26:54,600 --> 00:26:56,039 So we've followed it, 540 00:26:56,040 --> 00:26:58,599 to be honest, expecting that it probably was gonna make off, 541 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:01,479 and Matt's jumped out and grabbed hold of him. 542 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:03,959 And it turns out that he's a disqualified driver. 543 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:06,519 We're having a lot of motorcycle nuisances. 544 00:27:06,520 --> 00:27:09,279 There's a lot of crime being committed 545 00:27:09,280 --> 00:27:10,959 by people who are using motorcycles. 546 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:12,999 Ironically, he hasn't had anything to do 547 00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:14,799 with the damage to the vehicle at the pub, 548 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:17,319 so it was just a case of wrong place, wrong time for him. 549 00:27:17,320 --> 00:27:21,439 The unlucky biker pleaded guilty to driving without insurance 550 00:27:21,440 --> 00:27:23,399 and whilst disqualified. 551 00:27:23,400 --> 00:27:26,519 He received £200 in fines. 552 00:27:26,520 --> 00:27:29,199 And unless he passes his test, 553 00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:32,680 he'll have to walk to the shops next time he runs out of milk. 554 00:27:36,920 --> 00:27:39,680 OFFICER ON RADIO: Up on the back wheel, offside of the road. 555 00:27:40,920 --> 00:27:42,800 And he's continuing on, high speed. 556 00:27:44,840 --> 00:27:47,119 Delta-two-six, I've got a motorbike failing to stop. 557 00:27:47,120 --> 00:27:51,439 Not all motorcyclists are compliant easy riders. 558 00:27:51,440 --> 00:27:52,479 High risk. 559 00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:54,839 It went temporary off-road onto the pavement. 560 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:58,599 The interceptors sometimes deal with a wannabe Mad Max... 561 00:27:58,600 --> 00:28:01,479 Wrong side of the road, speed six-zero, 562 00:28:01,480 --> 00:28:03,599 temporary high risk. 563 00:28:03,600 --> 00:28:05,799 ...who reckons he's born to be wild... 564 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:07,079 If someone can push up... 565 00:28:07,080 --> 00:28:08,919 I think it's gonna go off-road. Standby. 566 00:28:08,920 --> 00:28:11,880 ...but is nothing more than a menace to society. 567 00:28:13,000 --> 00:28:15,480 We're off-road, off-road, through bollards. 568 00:28:19,240 --> 00:28:21,199 The motorcycles are so nimble. 569 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:24,599 They can get places we can't. 570 00:28:24,600 --> 00:28:28,319 They can go through alleyways, on pavements, through parks. 571 00:28:28,320 --> 00:28:32,559 And it does cause a lot of anti-social issues in the community 572 00:28:32,560 --> 00:28:37,359 because a lot of them don't abide by the normal rules of the road, 573 00:28:37,360 --> 00:28:40,559 and they do drive dangerously, and it puts not only them, 574 00:28:40,560 --> 00:28:43,079 the police, but it also puts members of the public at risk. 575 00:28:43,080 --> 00:28:44,920 SIREN WAILS 576 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:57,879 Motorcycle hunters Bertie and Matt 577 00:28:57,880 --> 00:29:00,919 are now out in the marked Beamer 578 00:29:00,920 --> 00:29:03,800 and have just been clocked by a chap on two wheels. 579 00:29:09,240 --> 00:29:12,040 It's not clear why the rider got spooked. 580 00:29:17,320 --> 00:29:20,919 But he fancies his chances of getting one over on the boys. 581 00:29:20,920 --> 00:29:21,959 We are. 582 00:29:21,960 --> 00:29:25,159 And on these narrow residential roads, 583 00:29:25,160 --> 00:29:26,959 a two-wheeled tearaway has the upper hand 584 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:30,199 because he can weave in and out of traffic... 585 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:32,599 CRUNCH ...and even avoid the speed bumps. 586 00:29:32,600 --> 00:29:35,919 Copied. Advanced driver, TPAC-trained in suitable vehicle. 587 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:37,799 We've got a motorbike failing to stop. 588 00:29:37,800 --> 00:29:39,439 He's seen us and made off at speed. 589 00:29:39,440 --> 00:29:42,440 Rider is wearing a helmet at this time. 590 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:46,719 We are a right, right, right, on Cedar Road, 591 00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:48,080 generally towards the town. 592 00:29:49,560 --> 00:29:53,919 The runaway reckons his best shot at shaking Bertie is by doing loops. 593 00:29:53,920 --> 00:29:56,920 Now right, right, right, Birchfield Road. 594 00:29:58,160 --> 00:30:00,879 Weather conditions are good, road conditions are dry, 595 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:05,159 traffic is moderate, and pedestrian footfall is light. 596 00:30:05,160 --> 00:30:09,120 But Bertie isn't just your average TPAC-trained advanced driver. 597 00:30:10,160 --> 00:30:12,839 Speed five-zero, medium risk. 598 00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:16,879 He's a dogged fighter with tenacity in spades. 599 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:19,679 Approaching roundabout. Wait. 600 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:22,120 And when he's in the mood, nothing can stop him. 601 00:30:23,360 --> 00:30:26,440 Ah! Except perhaps the rush-hour traffic. 602 00:30:28,600 --> 00:30:29,879 He's gone left, left, left, 603 00:30:29,880 --> 00:30:31,719 Abington Grove, towards The White Elephant. 604 00:30:31,720 --> 00:30:34,879 Come on! We're temporary held in traffic. 605 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:37,159 In his haste to get away, 606 00:30:37,160 --> 00:30:39,959 the lad was lucky not to get knocked off. 607 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:42,719 We've lost eyeball at this moment. Standby. 608 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:47,039 But the word "quit" isn't in the interceptor's handbook. 609 00:30:47,040 --> 00:30:48,320 Just trying to catch up on it. 610 00:30:49,760 --> 00:30:54,239 Bertie draws on all 374 horses of the Beamer's power, 611 00:30:54,240 --> 00:30:57,679 until Matt spots a speck in the distance. 612 00:30:57,680 --> 00:30:59,799 Straight over Kettering Road. 613 00:30:59,800 --> 00:31:01,879 It is... Er, is it? Yeah. 614 00:31:01,880 --> 00:31:04,359 He's gone by. Yeah. Kingsthorpe Grove. 615 00:31:04,360 --> 00:31:05,599 Kingsthorpe Grove. 616 00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:08,319 We're generally towards... Harborough Road. 617 00:31:08,320 --> 00:31:10,800 Speed six-zero, medium risk. 618 00:31:11,960 --> 00:31:15,479 But the speck still has the edge over Bertie's 340. 619 00:31:15,480 --> 00:31:19,120 Don't know if he's gone left here. I don't know where it's gone. 620 00:31:20,680 --> 00:31:22,199 He's down there. Ugh. That's not... 621 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:25,919 He's bolted down an alleyway. So, is Bertie giving up? 622 00:31:25,920 --> 00:31:27,639 Subject vehicle continues... 623 00:31:27,640 --> 00:31:28,999 No chance. 624 00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:31,959 Kingsley Road. We are still towards Harborough Road. 625 00:31:31,960 --> 00:31:33,959 Speed six-zero, medium risk. 626 00:31:33,960 --> 00:31:36,439 Approaching roundabout. Wait. 627 00:31:36,440 --> 00:31:40,719 Incredibly, the boys have got him back on the hook again. 628 00:31:40,720 --> 00:31:43,239 It's left, left, continues Kingsley Road, 629 00:31:43,240 --> 00:31:45,279 towards Harborough Road, speed four-zero. 630 00:31:45,280 --> 00:31:49,479 They can't risk letting him slip off a third time. 631 00:31:49,480 --> 00:31:52,799 Can we get anyone with a stinger at the Cock Hotel junction? 632 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:55,240 A stinger could be their safest bet. 633 00:31:56,400 --> 00:31:58,279 Approaching roundabout. Wait. 634 00:31:58,280 --> 00:32:02,479 But the biker's route is suddenly becoming less predictable. 635 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:04,439 He's taken the third, taken the third. 636 00:32:04,440 --> 00:32:07,039 He's stopped doing loops round the estate 637 00:32:07,040 --> 00:32:10,639 and now seems to have a new destination in mind. 638 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:14,319 Speed four-zero, medium risk. 639 00:32:14,320 --> 00:32:15,959 So, what's his plan? 640 00:32:15,960 --> 00:32:17,799 If he's got any sense, he'll go left here. 641 00:32:17,800 --> 00:32:19,279 Right, right, right. 642 00:32:19,280 --> 00:32:22,599 Eight-five away, out of town towards Kingsthorpe. 643 00:32:22,600 --> 00:32:26,119 We're through a red ATS, temporarily high risk. 644 00:32:26,120 --> 00:32:28,079 Back down to medium. We are left, left, left. 645 00:32:28,080 --> 00:32:29,959 Picks up on Mill Lane. He's gonna go off road. 646 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:31,559 He's gonna go off road. Midsummer Lane. 647 00:32:31,560 --> 00:32:33,519 Right, right, right. 648 00:32:33,520 --> 00:32:36,279 The boys know there's a possible offroad escape route 649 00:32:36,280 --> 00:32:37,480 just around the corner. 650 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:43,719 Advanced drivers like Bertie can make tactical contact 651 00:32:43,720 --> 00:32:46,680 with motorbikes as long as they're not going too fast. 652 00:32:50,680 --> 00:32:53,240 But this fella keeps finding an extra gear. 653 00:32:55,680 --> 00:32:57,599 We're Studland Road. 654 00:32:57,600 --> 00:32:59,799 Speed four-zero, medium risk. 655 00:32:59,800 --> 00:33:01,839 And now, 100 metres up ahead 656 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:04,360 is exactly what they were worried about. 657 00:33:07,440 --> 00:33:09,999 It's off-road, it's off-road. We're unable to continue. 658 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,039 It'll come out Mill Lane. 659 00:33:11,040 --> 00:33:13,119 Come out Mill Lane, if we can get someone there? 660 00:33:13,120 --> 00:33:15,079 At a slower speed, 661 00:33:15,080 --> 00:33:16,879 Bertie could have safely given the bike 662 00:33:16,880 --> 00:33:19,799 the cheekiest of nudges to take it down. 663 00:33:19,800 --> 00:33:21,280 But it wasn't to be. 664 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:24,240 Just going too quick. 665 00:33:25,440 --> 00:33:27,919 They won't be able to get to the other end of the lane 666 00:33:27,920 --> 00:33:29,519 quick enough to pick him up. 667 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:31,199 It's an IC1 male rider. 668 00:33:31,200 --> 00:33:33,959 He's got a balaclava under his helmet, clear visor. 669 00:33:33,960 --> 00:33:36,280 He's got a grey puffer coat on, black joggers. 670 00:33:37,800 --> 00:33:39,479 As the lads rue their bad luck, 671 00:33:39,480 --> 00:33:42,079 the silence is broken by a familiar rumble. 672 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:44,159 Oh, there's another here. 673 00:33:44,160 --> 00:33:45,959 BERTIE LAUGHS 674 00:33:45,960 --> 00:33:48,639 Oh, my God! 675 00:33:48,640 --> 00:33:51,119 Same shift, different bike. 676 00:33:51,120 --> 00:33:55,679 This track's clearly a popular shortcut for local two-wheelers. 677 00:33:55,680 --> 00:33:57,439 Well, that's frustrating. 678 00:33:57,440 --> 00:34:00,480 Sometimes, chaps, you just have to let them go. 679 00:34:02,400 --> 00:34:05,039 We'll have to take the loss at this time. 680 00:34:05,040 --> 00:34:07,400 I'd imagine he's gone off-road somewhere. 681 00:34:08,520 --> 00:34:11,759 Even so, the police have his numberplate for intel, 682 00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:16,839 and they know that wrong 'uns like him will always come again. 683 00:34:16,840 --> 00:34:18,319 Still to come... 684 00:34:18,320 --> 00:34:19,879 Handbrake don't work, does it? 685 00:34:19,880 --> 00:34:23,159 It does. It does not work! Look! 686 00:34:23,160 --> 00:34:27,119 Michael finds a banger that's lost its bang. 687 00:34:27,120 --> 00:34:29,559 Is the battery knackered as well? Must be. 688 00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:31,240 MICHAEL LAUGHS 689 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,959 His tyre's totally bald on this side. 690 00:34:51,960 --> 00:34:53,999 JOHN THOMSON: If your tyres are smoother 691 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 than Craig David's Friday night... 692 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:58,359 This chap's car's in a right state. 693 00:34:58,360 --> 00:35:00,919 ...or your electrics have more "flaws" 694 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:03,639 than a multistorey car park... 695 00:35:03,640 --> 00:35:05,999 You've got a nearside light out, and you've got... 696 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,839 your offside brake light's not working. 697 00:35:07,840 --> 00:35:08,999 ...then be warned. 698 00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:11,119 There's quite a lot of issues with this, isn't there? 699 00:35:11,120 --> 00:35:15,599 Because an interceptor's favourite three letters are MOT. 700 00:35:15,600 --> 00:35:17,759 The vehicle's gonna have a prohibition put on it, 701 00:35:17,760 --> 00:35:20,400 which basically means you can't drive the vehicle any more. 702 00:35:22,760 --> 00:35:27,239 Vehicles with no MOT might be for a variety of reasons. 703 00:35:27,240 --> 00:35:28,879 It could be people forget. 704 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:30,559 But it may be that they know 705 00:35:30,560 --> 00:35:34,359 their vehicle's got a number of defects, that it's unsafe, 706 00:35:34,360 --> 00:35:36,399 and they can't afford to get them fixed. 707 00:35:36,400 --> 00:35:39,679 And therefore, it puts more people at risk of harm 708 00:35:39,680 --> 00:35:42,119 if certain components of that vehicle fail. 709 00:35:42,120 --> 00:35:45,559 Sometimes, a vehicle with no MOT 710 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:49,599 can actually lead on to other document offences, 711 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:52,839 cos it may well be that if they're not maintaining their vehicle 712 00:35:52,840 --> 00:35:55,319 or they're not bothered about maintaining their vehicle, 713 00:35:55,320 --> 00:35:57,399 then have they got insurance? 714 00:35:57,400 --> 00:36:00,840 One thing can sometimes lead to the next, can lead to the next. 715 00:36:13,800 --> 00:36:15,679 RADIO BEEPS 716 00:36:15,680 --> 00:36:18,719 There's a van that's just hit the camera at Alfred Street. 717 00:36:18,720 --> 00:36:20,999 It's Wednesday morning. 718 00:36:21,000 --> 00:36:22,319 It's a comments marker. 719 00:36:22,320 --> 00:36:24,399 I think I put it on a few days ago. 720 00:36:24,400 --> 00:36:27,359 The vehicle's in a bad condition, wants stopping. 721 00:36:27,360 --> 00:36:29,120 It's got no MOT and no tax. 722 00:36:30,440 --> 00:36:32,999 Veteran cop Michael's on the look out for a van 723 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:34,679 that he first spotted a few days ago. 724 00:36:34,680 --> 00:36:36,999 So, a white van... 725 00:36:37,000 --> 00:36:39,079 While I was off duty, 726 00:36:39,080 --> 00:36:42,479 I noticed that the windscreen was all smashed, and so I... 727 00:36:42,480 --> 00:36:44,719 CONTROL: Standby, everyone, I'm just on the phone. 728 00:36:44,720 --> 00:36:46,359 ...I put a comments marker on the vehicle. 729 00:36:46,360 --> 00:36:48,879 It's got no tax, no MOT. 730 00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:51,399 And it's just popped up on the cameras now, so... 731 00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:54,359 I really want to get the vehicle stopped if I can. 732 00:36:54,360 --> 00:36:58,359 Unroadworthy vehicles are Michael's biggest pet peeve. 733 00:36:58,360 --> 00:37:00,279 If you're cruising around in a banger, 734 00:37:00,280 --> 00:37:04,880 he'll nick you quicker than you can say "minimum tread depth". 735 00:37:06,360 --> 00:37:09,319 The windscreen being all smashed in front of him is one thing, 736 00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:11,759 but there could be other things like brakes and stuff. 737 00:37:11,760 --> 00:37:13,960 So I just want to get it off the road, really. 738 00:37:15,360 --> 00:37:16,559 After a few minutes, 739 00:37:16,560 --> 00:37:21,279 Michael arrives in the area the van last triggered ANPR. 740 00:37:21,280 --> 00:37:25,239 So he sits tight and waits for it to resurface, 741 00:37:25,240 --> 00:37:27,560 which proves a canny move. 742 00:37:30,280 --> 00:37:31,839 That's him. 743 00:37:31,840 --> 00:37:34,079 A quick uey and a pump of the gas 744 00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:37,479 soon gets him back within sniffing distance. 745 00:37:37,480 --> 00:37:41,919 I'm pretty sure it's the one that I was sat alongside 746 00:37:41,920 --> 00:37:43,679 when I saw the windscreen was all smashed. 747 00:37:43,680 --> 00:37:46,240 So he lights him up, and the chap complies. 748 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:50,360 We'll have a chat with the driver. 749 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,799 Oh, why would you park there? 750 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:56,719 He's already failed Michael's first test. 751 00:37:56,720 --> 00:38:00,679 Driver, can you pull into the truck stop for us? 752 00:38:00,680 --> 00:38:03,679 It's definitely the one. That's the windscreen. 753 00:38:03,680 --> 00:38:07,279 For Michael, spotting faults on vehicles is more than a mere job. 754 00:38:07,280 --> 00:38:09,039 It's his true calling in life. 755 00:38:09,040 --> 00:38:11,640 Let's see if this one's as bad as he reckons. 756 00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:14,919 OK. So, the reason I'm stopping you... 757 00:38:14,920 --> 00:38:16,679 Obviously, your windscreen's smashed. 758 00:38:16,680 --> 00:38:18,879 Just literally happened this morning. No, it didn't. 759 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,079 It happened before then, 760 00:38:20,080 --> 00:38:22,199 because I saw this vehicle five days ago, 761 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:24,199 and I put intelligence in about this vehicle. 762 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:25,799 It's got no MOT and no tax. 763 00:38:25,800 --> 00:38:27,599 No MOT? Correct. 764 00:38:27,600 --> 00:38:30,079 So, if you want to jump out for me, we'll have a chat about that. 765 00:38:30,080 --> 00:38:32,920 The driver claims the windscreen only just got cracked. 766 00:38:34,520 --> 00:38:36,359 I don't appreciate people who lie to me. 767 00:38:36,360 --> 00:38:41,199 The biggest crime he's committed so far is underestimating Michael. 768 00:38:41,200 --> 00:38:44,039 Are you the insured person for the vehicle? Yeah. 769 00:38:44,040 --> 00:38:47,799 It's, erm, insured in London, or Middlesex? Is that correct? 770 00:38:47,800 --> 00:38:48,999 Middlesex? Yeah. 771 00:38:49,000 --> 00:38:51,359 I insured it just now. It's Northampton. 772 00:38:51,360 --> 00:38:52,840 This morning. OK. 773 00:38:54,520 --> 00:38:56,160 Can you prove that to me? 774 00:38:58,680 --> 00:39:02,319 The driver wants to call his partner to get the insurance details. 775 00:39:02,320 --> 00:39:04,280 Easier said than done. 776 00:39:06,360 --> 00:39:07,719 MICHAEL LAUGHS 777 00:39:07,720 --> 00:39:09,599 Erm, I'm not gonna ring your wife for you. 778 00:39:09,600 --> 00:39:12,639 He says his mobile's out of credit. 779 00:39:12,640 --> 00:39:14,920 How can you run a business without a phone that works? 780 00:39:16,280 --> 00:39:19,879 More to the point, how can you see anything out of that windscreen? 781 00:39:19,880 --> 00:39:22,479 Right, cos your tax is expired, 782 00:39:22,480 --> 00:39:25,479 and it's out of date by three months or more, 783 00:39:25,480 --> 00:39:28,359 it gives us the power to seize your vehicle. 784 00:39:28,360 --> 00:39:31,879 And obviously, you can pay for the tax at the side of the road, 785 00:39:31,880 --> 00:39:33,719 but you can't because you haven't got an MOT. 786 00:39:33,720 --> 00:39:36,239 So, unfortunately, your vehicle'll be removed from the road. 787 00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:37,599 Take off the ladders, will you? 788 00:39:37,600 --> 00:39:39,439 Also, you're gonna be reported 789 00:39:39,440 --> 00:39:41,479 for driving the vehicle in a dangerous condition 790 00:39:41,480 --> 00:39:43,119 cos you've got a cracked windscreen. 791 00:39:43,120 --> 00:39:44,919 I'll prohibit the vehicle from being moved. 792 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:47,159 So when the vehicle goes to the recovery dealer, 793 00:39:47,160 --> 00:39:49,599 to get the vehicle back, it needs to be on the back of a lorry 794 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:51,679 or the back of a transporter, 795 00:39:51,680 --> 00:39:55,159 and it needs to be taken to a garage to be fixed, MOT-ed. 796 00:39:55,160 --> 00:39:56,599 And then once it's MOT-ed, 797 00:39:56,600 --> 00:39:59,319 you need then to go to a police station to show that MOT, 798 00:39:59,320 --> 00:40:02,399 and then the vehicle can be released to go onto the road properly. 799 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:04,959 Cos at the minute, you can't drive that vehicle on a road. 800 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:06,999 OK? OK. 801 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:09,279 I'm just gonna get my tools out of it and stuff. 802 00:40:09,280 --> 00:40:10,599 Yeah, take out what you need. 803 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:14,359 While the driver gathers his things... 804 00:40:14,360 --> 00:40:16,879 Hi. I've got John stopped at the side of the road. 805 00:40:16,880 --> 00:40:18,919 ...Michael gets his partner on the phone. 806 00:40:18,920 --> 00:40:20,199 He says you're gonna clarify 807 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:22,119 that he's took out insurance on his van today? 808 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:24,039 Just get me the policy number. 809 00:40:24,040 --> 00:40:27,359 Can you get the policy number for me so I can do some checks? 810 00:40:27,360 --> 00:40:30,679 It doesn't take her long to give him what he needs. 811 00:40:30,680 --> 00:40:32,639 Lovely. All right, thank you very much for that. 812 00:40:32,640 --> 00:40:35,919 Michael will call the insurers in due course. 813 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:39,240 But first, he's itching to have a closer look at that van. 814 00:40:41,520 --> 00:40:44,079 Handbrake don't work, does it? It does. 815 00:40:44,080 --> 00:40:45,480 It does not work! Look! 816 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:49,239 There's nothing on that at all. 817 00:40:49,240 --> 00:40:51,639 That van's been sat there all the time we've been here, 818 00:40:51,640 --> 00:40:52,799 and it ain't moved. 819 00:40:52,800 --> 00:40:56,119 You sure you want to drive it, Michael? 820 00:40:56,120 --> 00:40:59,240 Doesn't even start now. How does the van start? 821 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:02,880 Is the battery knackered as well? 822 00:41:04,200 --> 00:41:05,679 MICHAEL LAUGHS 823 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:07,959 Michael's not seen a wreck this bad 824 00:41:07,960 --> 00:41:10,999 since Northampton Cineworld screened Titanic. 825 00:41:11,000 --> 00:41:12,559 Blimey. 826 00:41:12,560 --> 00:41:15,239 Do you have plans to get the vehicle back? Yes. 827 00:41:15,240 --> 00:41:17,719 OK, I'll give you a bit of paper on how to get it back, all right? 828 00:41:17,720 --> 00:41:20,839 So, just to let you know, also, on top of the windscreen, 829 00:41:20,840 --> 00:41:23,999 cos your brakes are defective, cos that handbrake doesn't work... 830 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,959 The handbrake was working, mate. It is working. 831 00:41:25,960 --> 00:41:28,279 What, so it's magically not worked since we stopped here? 832 00:41:28,280 --> 00:41:31,319 I never had a problem. Not a chance. So the vehicle... 833 00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:33,239 You know it's defective. 834 00:41:33,240 --> 00:41:34,999 MICHAEL CHUCKLES 835 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:37,560 You left it off since it's been here, and it's on a slope. 836 00:41:38,880 --> 00:41:40,519 Terrible. It just doesn't work. 837 00:41:40,520 --> 00:41:43,199 A recovery truck's coming for the van, 838 00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:46,279 and a taxi's coming for the driver and his mate. 839 00:41:46,280 --> 00:41:48,839 What you gonna do with your stuff? I'll get someone to pick it up. 840 00:41:48,840 --> 00:41:49,960 OK, all right. 841 00:41:51,680 --> 00:41:54,759 Vehicle defects are a contributing factor 842 00:41:54,760 --> 00:41:57,439 to more than 1,700 crashes in the UK. 843 00:41:57,440 --> 00:41:59,359 Ten of those cause fatalities. 844 00:41:59,360 --> 00:42:01,159 I am gonna contact the insurance company. 845 00:42:01,160 --> 00:42:02,519 If I find you you're not insured, 846 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:04,079 you will be further reported for that. 847 00:42:04,080 --> 00:42:07,079 Million percent, I'm insured. That's good. If you are insured, good. 848 00:42:07,080 --> 00:42:09,319 So, those are the details you need to give 849 00:42:09,320 --> 00:42:10,839 to get your vehicle back, all right? 850 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:13,159 Thanks very much. All right? 851 00:42:13,160 --> 00:42:14,520 All right, take care of yourself. 852 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:19,239 Taking into account the fee to retrieve the van, 853 00:42:19,240 --> 00:42:21,919 plus its repair bill, not to mention his fine, 854 00:42:21,920 --> 00:42:25,239 the bloke will likely have to fork out upwards of a grand 855 00:42:25,240 --> 00:42:28,279 if he ever wants to drive it again. 856 00:42:28,280 --> 00:42:30,799 He can have that. That's a freebie from me. 857 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:32,919 Oh! Such generosity, Michael (!) 858 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:35,759 I was out shopping, what, four days ago? 859 00:42:35,760 --> 00:42:38,559 And I saw this van pull up alongside us, 860 00:42:38,560 --> 00:42:40,479 and I saw the windscreen from where we were. 861 00:42:40,480 --> 00:42:43,439 And I've done some checks, 862 00:42:43,440 --> 00:42:46,519 and it come back untaxed and no MOT. 863 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:48,799 So I just put in an intel marker, 864 00:42:48,800 --> 00:42:50,679 and we've got him stopped. 865 00:42:50,680 --> 00:42:52,919 And the vehicle's in really poor condition. 866 00:42:52,920 --> 00:42:55,959 He tried to tell me that the cracked windscreen happened today, 867 00:42:55,960 --> 00:42:57,839 and I knew it happened way before then. 868 00:42:57,840 --> 00:43:00,959 So I've reported him for driving the vehicle in dangerous condition. 869 00:43:00,960 --> 00:43:02,919 We've got a handbrake that doesn't work. 870 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:04,479 We're out there looking for vehicles 871 00:43:04,480 --> 00:43:07,999 that are in a dangerous condition or shouldn't be on the road. 872 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:11,399 So, our aim is to remove those from the carriageways 873 00:43:11,400 --> 00:43:15,199 and make sure that these people get them fit and ready for the road. 874 00:43:15,200 --> 00:43:17,920 After a few minutes, recovery arrives. 875 00:43:19,760 --> 00:43:21,599 That handbrake definitely don't work. 876 00:43:21,600 --> 00:43:22,759 RECOVERY MAN LAUGHS 877 00:43:22,760 --> 00:43:26,319 And once the van's safely loaded up onto the truck, 878 00:43:26,320 --> 00:43:28,559 there's just one more job for Michael. 879 00:43:28,560 --> 00:43:30,599 INSURANCE AGENT: 'If the vehicle has no tax, 880 00:43:30,600 --> 00:43:32,279 'it's not in roadworthy condition...' 881 00:43:32,280 --> 00:43:33,879 OK. '..we're not gonna confirm cover.' 882 00:43:33,880 --> 00:43:37,679 Quick chinwag with the bloke's insurance company. 883 00:43:37,680 --> 00:43:41,679 'Our policies require them to have a valid MOT and tax. 884 00:43:41,680 --> 00:43:45,399 'He's confirmed to us saying that the vehicle is taxed and MOT-ed. 885 00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:48,439 'If it is not, it immediately invalidates his cover.' 886 00:43:48,440 --> 00:43:51,519 It's further bad news for white van man. 887 00:43:51,520 --> 00:43:53,319 You take care. Thank you. 888 00:43:53,320 --> 00:43:55,080 'And you. Bye-bye.' Bye-bye. 889 00:43:57,160 --> 00:43:59,399 Oh, dear. What a bummer. 890 00:43:59,400 --> 00:44:02,519 So, they're not gonna insure him cos of the MOT and the tax. 891 00:44:02,520 --> 00:44:05,759 Like he lied to us when we first turned up, he's lied again. 892 00:44:05,760 --> 00:44:09,519 He's told them that it's taxed and MOT-ed, and it's not. 893 00:44:09,520 --> 00:44:12,559 He's now going to be reported for three offences 894 00:44:12,560 --> 00:44:14,599 that are gonna put points on his licence, 895 00:44:14,600 --> 00:44:17,759 and he's lost the vehicle because of the condition of it. 896 00:44:17,760 --> 00:44:19,520 It's a great result. 897 00:44:20,920 --> 00:44:24,319 The driver pleaded guilty to no insurance, no MOT 898 00:44:24,320 --> 00:44:26,719 and driving a dangerous vehicle. 899 00:44:26,720 --> 00:44:32,039 He got six points on his licence and over £1,700 in fines. 900 00:44:32,040 --> 00:44:34,319 So remember, folks, with Michael around, 901 00:44:34,320 --> 00:44:37,800 skipping that MOT could prove very costly indeed.