More than 10 cars were seized during a multi-agency crackdown on uninsured, untaxed and abandoned vehicles.
Officers from Halifax Neighbourhood Policing Team 2 joined forces with Calderdale Council and Stoneywood for the operation in Park Ward, targeting vehicles believed to be breaking the law or causing problems for residents.
The enforcement action took place yesterday morning and resulted in more than 10 vehicles being removed from the roads.
Focus on uninsured and abandoned vehicles
Car removed during enforcement operation. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
Joint operation targets illegal vehicles. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
Police said the operation focused on uninsured, untaxed, unregistered and abandoned vehicles across the ward.
Such vehicles can pose risks to other road users and are often linked to wider issues including vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
Police and partners during the vehicle seizure crackdown. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
The operation formed part of ongoing efforts to tackle concerns raised by local communities and improve safety in residential areas.
Recovery crews remove a vehicle in Calderdale. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
Police praise partnership working
Officers said the work would help make roads safer while also improving the local environment.
A spokesperson said: "As a result of the operation, over 10 vehicles were seized across Park Ward.
"These proactive operations help keep our roads safer, tackle vehicle-related crime and improve the local environment for residents."
One of more than 10 vehicles seized during the operation. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
More operations planned
Police also thanked Calderdale Council and Stoneywood for supporting the enforcement activity.
The spokesperson added: "Joint working like this plays a vital role in helping us tackle issues that matter to our communities and achieve positive results."
Residents are being encouraged to report abandoned or suspected uninsured vehicles as officers continue efforts to tackle offending on local roads.