Officers from Cheshire Constabulary held a targeted crackdown in Warrington, Cheshire, to catch people working illegally as delivery drivers. The work, known as Operation Ascertain, took place on February 13, 2026, and February 14, 2026, and also focused on making town centres safer at night.
Police carried out more than 70 checks on drivers and 30 stop searches in towns including Warrington and Widnes during the two-day event. A 51-year-old man was arrested for immigration offences, while a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
Teams also spent time at local pubs and night venues to help keep women and girls safe. This work was supported by camera operators who monitor the town centre in real-time to watch for suspicious activity or crimes in progress.
The police have highlighted that these arrests were aided by camera teams as the local council proposes to close its control room by September 2026 to save around £220,000. The Cheshire Constabulary stated that live monitoring is a vital tool for keeping the community safe during these operations.
About this article: This story was put together with the help of AI tools and checked by a real person on our team. We're a small crew trying to cover as much of the UK as we can on a limited budget. We're getting better every day - but we're not perfect yet. If something looks off, let us know. You're part of the process.
