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A VEHICLE believed to have been stolen from Scotland has been recovered in Yorkshire.
Officers stopped the Skoda on the A65 at Long Preston, north-west of Skipton, on Tuesday night and arrested a man in his 20s from Scotland.
Police say the two officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol when they received information that the suspected stolen car was travelling towards Craven.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Officers quickly located the vehicle and safely brought it to a stop in Long Preston on the A65.
"Following enquiries at the scene, a man in his 20s from the Scotland area was arrested."
The spokesperson added: "This incident highlights the importance of proactive patrols and acting swiftly on intelligence to keep stolen vehicles off our roads and bring offenders to justice.
"If you are criminal and use roads within North Yorkshire you are not welcome here and North Yorkshire Police will continue to disrupt criminal activities like this."
The man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and criminal damage.
He remains in custody this morning (Wednesday).
The Skoda vehicle was recovered.