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Police Crack Down on Scrap Metal Dealers in Castle Bromwich
| Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM |
SCRAP metal vans have been targeted by police in Castle Bromwich following noise pollution complaints from residents unhappy at their bugle blasts.
Officers from the Castle Bromwich and Smith’s Wood Neighbourhood Police Team, alongside Trading Standards, carried out a day-long clampdown on ‘tatters’ vans who excessively trumpet their arrival in residential areas.During theoperation scrap metal collectors were stopped, documentation verified, cargos inspected, and vans checked to ensure they were
Sergeant Liam Dalton said: "The sound of scrapmetal vans trumpeting their arrival in residential parts of Solihullby blowing bugles is a nuisance being reported with increasing regularity. It was a successful day of action and wewill be continuing to crackdown on tho
The action dayalso focused on rogue builders with van drivers stopped by officers to ensure they complied with Building Regulations. A total of 25 vans were inspected.
Sgt Dalton, said: “Rogue builders often prey on the elderly and vulnerable, conning them out of money for work that iss ubstandard and overpriced. Dealing with a rogue trader can have a seriouslydetrimental effect on a victim's health and confidence.”
Further crackdowns are now jointly being planned by Solihull Police and Trading Standards to catch scrap metal dealersand rogue traders who breach guidelines.
To help protect yourself from rogue traders,follow the crime prevention tips below:
§ Check whether traders are members of the Local AuthorityAssured Trader Schemes: www.oft.gov.uk or the government Trust Mark scheme: www.trustmark.org.uk
§ Never pay cash upfront
§ Get three written quotes before choosing a trader
§ If you suspect a rogue trader caller is at your door dial999.
If you have thevehicle registration number of a scrap metal dealer causing a noise issue,please contact Solihull Councils ‘Connect’ service on 0121 704 8369.
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