1 00:00:00,640 --> 00:00:01,735 SIREN WAILS 2 00:00:01,760 --> 00:00:04,095 John THOMSON: This is Police Interceptors. 3 00:00:04,120 --> 00:00:05,975 Get on the ground! Police interceptors? 4 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:08,015 A real-life one? I'm gonna tell my kids about this. 5 00:00:08,040 --> 00:00:11,535 And you're riding with the pride of Northamptonshire. 6 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:14,415 Speed one-two-zero. 7 00:00:14,440 --> 00:00:17,255 Ace pursuit drivers... Contact, contact, contact. 8 00:00:17,280 --> 00:00:19,535 POLICE RADIO: 'NPAS five-one.' ..with air support... 9 00:00:19,560 --> 00:00:21,255 'Got two out. Standby.' 10 00:00:21,280 --> 00:00:22,415 DOGS BARKING Come out! 11 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:25,535 ...and a crack dog unit. If you move, you will get bit. 12 00:00:25,560 --> 00:00:27,615 MAN SCREAMING 13 00:00:27,640 --> 00:00:30,455 They bring down the bad guys... Police! 14 00:00:30,480 --> 00:00:32,375 I believe you are wanted, mate. 15 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:35,135 INDISTINCT YELLING ..keep the streets safe... 16 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:37,455 Put your arms behind your back. SCREAMING 17 00:00:37,480 --> 00:00:38,775 Get on the floor. 18 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:42,295 ...and battle 24/7... ENGINE REVVING 19 00:00:42,320 --> 00:00:44,895 Get down on the floor. ..In the war on crime. 20 00:00:44,920 --> 00:00:46,775 BRAKES SCREECH RADIO: 'Crash, crash.' 21 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:48,015 On the floor now! 22 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:50,455 Is what it is, innit? We find them, and we lock them up. 23 00:00:54,560 --> 00:00:56,375 One-four, I'm with you. Coming up... 24 00:00:59,320 --> 00:01:01,575 Think it's a decamp. Think it's decamp. 25 00:01:01,600 --> 00:01:03,455 When you play the game of drones... 26 00:01:03,480 --> 00:01:05,815 I think it's just to your left behind the fence. 27 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:07,695 ...you get nicked. DOG BARKS 28 00:01:07,720 --> 00:01:09,975 OFFICER: Show me your hands, and get up! 29 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:12,095 Get up now, or you'll get bitten. 30 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:14,855 King of the stingers. TYRES BURST 31 00:01:16,920 --> 00:01:19,855 And... Move away from the dog! 32 00:01:19,880 --> 00:01:22,135 Bad dog! ..man's worst enemy. 33 00:01:22,160 --> 00:01:23,375 BARKING 34 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:25,695 He's clearly quite scared of clogs. 35 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:27,375 SHE LAUGHS 36 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:43,095 RADIO: 'Yeah, copied.' 37 00:01:44,920 --> 00:01:46,935 It's the early hours. 38 00:01:46,960 --> 00:01:49,135 I nte rce pto rs have spotted a stolen car. 39 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:53,375 And it's all systems go. 40 00:01:55,720 --> 00:01:57,455 RADIO: 'A61 4 south.' 41 00:01:57,480 --> 00:01:59,815 Cars are plotting up across the county, 42 00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:03,175 cutting off escape routes and readying to box in the target. 43 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:06,615 Can we get on to Leicestershire, please, get them the early heads-up? 44 00:02:06,640 --> 00:02:10,495 Multiple units, including Scott, are racing to intercept. 45 00:02:10,520 --> 00:02:12,935 It's just been stolen about an hour or so ago in Kettering. 46 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:17,335 Scott once fell down the bank of the M1 47 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:18,975 trying to catch a swan, 48 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:21,175 proving they really can do you an injury. 49 00:02:23,040 --> 00:02:26,415 He's more concerned with the potential jail bird tonight 50 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:28,695 as he looks to lock up the Merc thief. 51 00:02:28,720 --> 00:02:29,975 RADIO BEEPS 52 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,815 One-four, I'll hold at junction seven, 53 00:02:31,840 --> 00:02:34,295 just in case they're coming back eastbound. 54 00:02:36,920 --> 00:02:39,255 Cars are plotting up across the county, 55 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:42,415 cutting off escape routes and readying to box in the target. 56 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:50,335 RADIO BEEPS Are you behind it, Ed? 57 00:02:50,360 --> 00:02:51,655 But right now... 58 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:57,655 RADIO: 'No, no, but we were one minute from the fake reg.' 59 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:00,135 The only thing that's seen it are ANPR cameras. 60 00:03:01,640 --> 00:03:03,295 Trying to hide the car out of the way. 61 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:05,615 RADIO: 'Which camera's the last activation, please?' 62 00:03:05,640 --> 00:03:07,495 The net's tightening, though. 63 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:13,335 'We have contact, contact. A14, committed.' 64 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:18,655 The Merc's been spotted, and Scott's off to join the party. 65 00:03:18,680 --> 00:03:21,055 ENGINE REVS 66 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:27,535 'I believe we're coming off at junction two. 67 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:31,255 'We'll try and get Steve's eye on the 5199.' 68 00:03:31,280 --> 00:03:34,735 So, we've got a unit behind the stolen vehicle now. 69 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:37,935 RADIO STATIC Convoy of three. 70 00:03:37,960 --> 00:03:39,815 Just trying to play catch-up with it. 71 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:45,055 The lead car tailing the Mercedes is unmarked. 72 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:48,175 RADIO: 'Left, left, left, A5199.' 73 00:03:48,200 --> 00:03:50,935 But the target's constantly changing direction... 74 00:03:50,960 --> 00:03:53,215 'Got a lead. Go left, left, left again. 75 00:03:53,240 --> 00:03:55,095 'Unnamed road at this time.' 76 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:58,415 ...which may mean the driver knows he's being tailed. 77 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:00,455 'I think it's unlikely they are gonna be 78 00:04:00,480 --> 00:04:05,095 'not aware of my presence now - it's a very back lane road.' 79 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:08,095 One-four, I'm just coming off at junction one. 80 00:04:09,480 --> 00:04:12,495 The cops smell a decamp, and they want to be ready. 81 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:15,335 'Central stolen Mercedes does keep slowing down 82 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:18,615 'every time they get the opportunity to try and create a bit of a gap.' 83 00:04:18,640 --> 00:04:22,015 Scott's just a mile away. Ooh! 84 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:25,495 But that's an ocean in a year like this one. 85 00:04:27,640 --> 00:04:30,775 It's been one of the wettest UK winters ever recorded. 86 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:35,535 Luckily, interceptors aren't afraid to get their wheels wet. 87 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,895 And that's how to go through flood water. 88 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:43,055 As Scott closes in, further north, 89 00:04:43,080 --> 00:04:47,935 the Merc has pulled up just in front of an unmarked unit. 90 00:04:47,960 --> 00:04:50,175 Watch yourself, watch yourself. TYRES SCREECH 91 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:54,695 Any doubts they know that they're being followed... 92 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:57,295 Get the lights on, mate. ..have been laid to rest. 93 00:04:58,400 --> 00:05:00,335 Mercedes now failing to stop. 94 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:02,015 Merc now failing to stop. 95 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:04,495 Guiding in Scott and other units... 96 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:07,455 'Failing to stop. I suspect he's looking to decamp.' 97 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:09,335 ...cops in the lead car are convinced 98 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:11,655 the suspected thief plans to bail out. 99 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:13,335 Left, left, then cross right. 100 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:16,735 He's gonna be on his toes in a second, I suspect. 101 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:20,655 Scott's almost there. 102 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:23,495 There they are. I can see tail lights. 103 00:05:23,520 --> 00:05:25,535 One-four, I'm with you. 104 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:28,775 He tucks in behind the lead car. 105 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:34,895 It's off-road now, off-road. 106 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:36,615 ...which has just been outmanoeuvred. 107 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:38,415 I'm not able to take that. 108 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:40,775 ARV, go off-road, just there, back there. 109 00:05:40,800 --> 00:05:43,495 ON RADIO: 'Pulled off road. We cannot follow in our vehicle.' 110 00:05:43,520 --> 00:05:47,895 The runaway has gone off-road and crashed into a fence. 111 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:50,095 Think it's a decamp, think it's decamp. It's got stuck. 112 00:05:51,400 --> 00:05:54,255 They can't get to the fleeing driver. 113 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:56,015 'Yeah, looks to have decamped, decamped.' 114 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:59,015 And there's a whole lot of dark to hide in out there. 115 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:06,055 I believe there was only one person, white male. 116 00:06:06,080 --> 00:06:08,535 The suspected car thief could be anywhere. 117 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:10,215 OFFICER ON RADIO: 'Yeah, copied.' 118 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:23,095 SIREN WAILS 119 00:06:23,120 --> 00:06:25,495 JOHN THOMSON: Interceptors are after a suspected car thief 120 00:06:25,520 --> 00:06:26,935 in a hot Mercedes. 121 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:31,335 Got a unit behind us following the vehicle now. 122 00:06:31,360 --> 00:06:33,895 He's led the cops to the wilds of the county... 123 00:06:33,920 --> 00:06:35,015 Ooh! 124 00:06:35,040 --> 00:06:36,535 ...taken the scenic route... 125 00:06:37,920 --> 00:06:40,175 'Gone off-road. We cannot follow in our vehicle.' 126 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,415 ...and legged it in the dark. 127 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:42,855 Think it's a decamp. Think it's decamp. 128 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:47,575 It's a dodgy needle in a pitch-black haystack, 129 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:49,815 but interceptors can cover a lot of hay. 130 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:53,975 Scott, you got the drone to our location, please? 131 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,255 Yeah, I'll get it up. 132 00:06:55,280 --> 00:06:59,655 Northants Police boast 41 trained drone operators. 133 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:01,255 Scott, how far are you off with the drone? 134 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:05,935 Just getting it set up now. And Scott's the newest of them all. 135 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:09,015 Drone's going up. 136 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:14,815 'Looked at the map.' 137 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:20,975 This is Scott's maiden flight in the field. 138 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:23,255 A lot rests on his rookie drone skills, 139 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:24,535 but he's not alone. 140 00:07:26,120 --> 00:07:27,415 Track on. 141 00:07:27,440 --> 00:07:29,255 We're thinking he's abandoned it here, 142 00:07:29,280 --> 00:07:31,935 and we've made the assumption he's probably come through that gate, 143 00:07:31,960 --> 00:07:34,015 but to be fair, we don't know that. 144 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:37,375 Police dog Rocky is also tracking the runaway. 145 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:41,535 Scott, where I'm stood, there's a track in front of me. 146 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:43,895 Rookie and Rocky need to work together 147 00:07:43,920 --> 00:07:47,615 and stay sharp to find their needle in the dark. 148 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:49,895 Charlie, if you stop at the unmarked, 149 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:51,775 that's where... 150 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:54,055 You know, sort of hook a right, that's where they are. 151 00:07:54,080 --> 00:07:55,495 That's where the car's decamped. 152 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:57,295 I reckon in front of it is a set of woods. 153 00:07:57,320 --> 00:07:58,735 I'm trying to scan over that wood, 154 00:07:58,760 --> 00:08:00,215 see if I can pick any heat signatures up 155 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:01,375 through the middle of it. 156 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:04,335 Got the dog handler there now, and then... 157 00:08:04,360 --> 00:08:06,975 'Romeo-Papa-one-four, receiving? Control.' Go ahead. 158 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:09,215 DOG HANDLER: Wait. Wait. 159 00:08:13,440 --> 00:08:16,055 Scott, can you see us shining our torches at you? 160 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:19,255 I can see you on the screen. 161 00:08:21,160 --> 00:08:23,495 Rocky's had no joy picking up a scent, 162 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:26,815 and it's up to Scott to marshal their various resources. 163 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:29,175 ARVs, for your information, 164 00:08:29,200 --> 00:08:32,375 they seem to be tracking a little bit further up 165 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:34,895 from where you are at the moment. 166 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:37,255 The dog handler's... 'Yeah, roger.' 167 00:08:37,280 --> 00:08:39,015 ...they're all mapped, so what I'll do is 168 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:42,215 I'll focus my search in this general direction. 169 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:45,175 In such a big area, 170 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:49,215 everything hinges on the drone finding a tell-tale heat signature. 171 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:53,295 Er, appears to be... something there. 172 00:08:53,320 --> 00:08:56,655 Scott's locked onto flesh-and-blood thermals. 173 00:08:57,960 --> 00:09:00,455 That's a horse or something similar. 174 00:09:00,480 --> 00:09:03,695 But they've backed the wrong horse, and time is running out. 175 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:05,455 BEEPING 176 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:09,775 The drone's been up for 15 minutes, and its battery is running low. 177 00:09:09,800 --> 00:09:12,375 'Foxtrot-Yankee-two-zero.' 178 00:09:12,400 --> 00:09:14,815 Keeping one eye on Rocky... There they are. 179 00:09:16,560 --> 00:09:18,415 Rocky, track on. 180 00:09:18,440 --> 00:09:20,775 ...one on the surrounding area... 181 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:23,335 Dog handler, I've got a slight heat source to your right, 182 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:24,895 where the dog is, to the right of the dog. 183 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:28,575 Scott goes all in on an outside bet. 184 00:09:28,600 --> 00:09:32,015 Got a slight heat source. I can't determine what it is. 185 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:36,775 Scott, where I am, where's this heat source? 186 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:38,295 About a metre further forward. 187 00:09:38,320 --> 00:09:41,375 Sort of to your left now. Ancl then to the right. 188 00:09:41,400 --> 00:09:42,495 Last bets. 189 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:46,895 But have they backed the right runner this time? 190 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,455 It looks like it might be coming from 191 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:50,735 underneath that gazebo-type thing in front of you. 192 00:09:52,560 --> 00:09:53,815 Warm... 193 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:56,095 Where is he, boy? ROCKY BARKS 194 00:09:56,120 --> 00:09:58,695 Warmer... 195 00:09:58,720 --> 00:10:02,935 Someone's shining their torch at it. It's that gazebo in front of you. 196 00:10:04,320 --> 00:10:05,495 DOG BARKS We got him. 197 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:06,655 Disco! 198 00:10:06,680 --> 00:10:08,575 Mate, come out under there. Come out under that. 199 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:10,175 Come out now and show me your hands! 200 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:11,615 Come out and show me your hands! 201 00:10:11,640 --> 00:10:13,615 Show me your hands and get up! 202 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:16,175 Get up now, or you'll get bit! DOG BARKS 203 00:10:16,200 --> 00:10:18,535 Get up now, or you'll get bit! 204 00:10:18,560 --> 00:10:22,375 Move the thing out of the way. Move it out. Kick it out. Kick it. 205 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:24,215 Stand up and face the wall. 206 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:25,895 Face that. 207 00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:30,055 Right, you're under arrest, all right? 208 00:10:30,080 --> 00:10:33,335 As first flights go, it couldn't have gone better. 209 00:10:33,360 --> 00:10:35,295 Yes, got him from the drone. 210 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:37,895 One detained. 211 00:10:37,920 --> 00:10:39,495 DOG BARKS 212 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:41,255 Got anything on you, any sharps or anything? 213 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:43,615 Knives, weapons? Oi! 214 00:10:43,640 --> 00:10:45,175 Answer me. Any knives or any weapons? 215 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:46,975 SUSPECT: I don't understand. 216 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:49,615 The next challenge, get their runner to the cars. 217 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:53,415 Yeah, I'm gonna push it. 218 00:10:54,680 --> 00:10:57,415 He's not exactly Red Rum, but he's over the fence... 219 00:10:57,440 --> 00:11:00,695 All right. There you go, jump down. You OK? Yeah. 220 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:02,655 ...and into a traffic car. 221 00:11:03,960 --> 00:11:05,535 Take a seat in there, please, young man. 222 00:11:05,560 --> 00:11:07,215 Wallet's in the right pocket... 223 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:09,535 Hats off to the whole team. 224 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:11,655 Cracking job clone between myself, 225 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:13,975 the initial pursuing officer and the dog handler. 226 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:16,935 So, erm, police one, criminals niL 227 00:11:16,960 --> 00:11:19,295 I'm buzzing. One in custody. 228 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:20,815 Buzzing! Scott may be buzzing... 229 00:11:20,840 --> 00:11:22,855 Right, let me bring the drone back. BEEPING 230 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:25,935 ...but his kit's beeping like '80s electro. 231 00:11:25,960 --> 00:11:29,215 Just as the battery's died as well, so, yeah, can't complain at that. 232 00:11:29,240 --> 00:11:31,215 BEEPING 233 00:11:31,240 --> 00:11:33,975 RADIO: 'Er, can I pass you the details 234 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:36,495 'of this gentleman and his Lexus, please?' 235 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:39,855 Touchdown. 236 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,015 Yeah, all the other three doors are locked, 237 00:11:43,040 --> 00:11:45,375 so it is gonna be just the driver that was in it. 238 00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:47,735 So I think we definitely have our man. 239 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:50,775 Ancl he's also well-known for key less thefts, 240 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:53,855 so he's bang at it. 241 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:56,135 Jobs don't get better than this. 242 00:11:56,160 --> 00:11:58,935 Unless, of course, they do. 243 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:00,495 Mate, what's your name? 244 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:03,295 Because firearms cops have just caught a second man, 245 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:06,695 who they believe is the Merc driver's accomplice. 246 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:08,015 We've now got the vehicle 247 00:12:08,040 --> 00:12:09,695 that's brought them to steal the car, 248 00:12:09,720 --> 00:12:11,375 with all the kit used to steal it. 249 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:15,615 So two in custody and one crime group now dismantled. 250 00:12:16,600 --> 00:12:17,735 Amazing. 251 00:12:20,440 --> 00:12:23,375 The runner, tracked by drone and reined in by Rocky, 252 00:12:23,400 --> 00:12:26,295 is awaiting a charging decision for theft of a motor vehicle, 253 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:29,615 fail to stop, dangerous driving and driving without insurance. 254 00:12:31,520 --> 00:12:32,895 The alleged accomplice, 255 00:12:32,920 --> 00:12:35,295 who was caught with kit for copying car keys, 256 00:12:35,320 --> 00:12:37,775 was convicted of handling stolen goods 257 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:40,655 and driving without a licence or insurance. 258 00:12:40,680 --> 00:12:43,095 Plus numerous unrelated of fences, 259 00:12:43,120 --> 00:12:45,615 including theft of a motor vehicle. 260 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:49,495 He was banned for 28 weeks, had to pay £187 261 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:53,175 and was sent down for 45 weeks at His Majesty's pleasure. 262 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,975 A member of the public has flagged us down 263 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,615 cos they said they've just had someone 264 00:13:07,640 --> 00:13:09,935 jump in their back garden and steal their dog. 265 00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:12,895 We're a nation of dog lovers. 266 00:13:14,280 --> 00:13:15,655 Where? 267 00:13:15,680 --> 00:13:17,215 Down the road. 268 00:13:17,240 --> 00:13:19,855 And the interceptors are no exception. 269 00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:21,375 Very cute. And soft. 270 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:22,895 They love little dogs... 271 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:24,455 I know. We'll get you home in a second. 272 00:13:24,480 --> 00:13:26,415 ...big dogs... BARKING 273 00:13:26,440 --> 00:13:27,735 You frightened me there. 274 00:13:27,760 --> 00:13:30,015 ...clever-clogs sniffer dogs... 275 00:13:30,040 --> 00:13:32,295 Good boy! 276 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:35,255 ...even big softy tracker dogs. 277 00:13:35,280 --> 00:13:38,335 Good lad! Who's a good boy? 278 00:13:38,360 --> 00:13:41,055 I mean, who wouldn't love a face like this? 279 00:13:44,800 --> 00:13:47,975 And one cop who certainly has a soft spot for man's best friend 280 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,815 is dog handler... 281 00:13:49,840 --> 00:13:51,615 Is it Rothersthorpe village? 282 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:54,615 ...Lucy Sculthorpe. 283 00:13:56,440 --> 00:13:59,535 Sorry, boys, you were gonna get out for a wee. 284 00:13:59,560 --> 00:14:02,495 She's out tonight with police dogs Bryn and Socks. 285 00:14:02,520 --> 00:14:04,215 BARKING 286 00:14:04,240 --> 00:14:06,455 RADIO: 'The gate is just over this mound.' 287 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:11,535 OK, mate, thank you. I'll be as quick as I can. 288 00:14:11,560 --> 00:14:14,415 There's no rest for the wickedly committed. 289 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:16,935 The caller's reported... 290 00:14:16,960 --> 00:14:21,415 a male that she thinks is stealing fuel from vehicles. 291 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:24,135 Might be that, might be something else suspicious, 292 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:26,015 but it's certainly something unusual. 293 00:14:26,040 --> 00:14:27,695 ARVs have got there 294 00:14:27,720 --> 00:14:30,415 and located what they think is the vehicle 295 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:32,175 that's linked to... 296 00:14:32,200 --> 00:14:35,015 potentially, a suspect, but there's nobody with it, 297 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:38,935 so we're gonna go and see if we can track with Bryn 298 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:41,895 and see if we can find a suspect. 299 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:44,095 But the village itself is very rural. 300 00:14:45,960 --> 00:14:48,855 When Lucy arrives at the scene of the alleged thefts... 301 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:55,055 Hello, mate. Where do I need to start? 302 00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:59,535 ...there's a pretty big clue that their suspect is still in the area. 303 00:14:59,560 --> 00:15:01,455 I mean, he isn't going anywhere, is he? 304 00:15:01,480 --> 00:15:04,335 Especially not if we've got his car. 305 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,855 And a pretty big clue someone's been up to no good. 306 00:15:06,880 --> 00:15:08,535 Have we had a look in here? ls the fuel...? 307 00:15:08,560 --> 00:15:10,895 Very briefly had a look in there. 308 00:15:10,920 --> 00:15:13,375 I can smell fuel, and his fuel cap's open. 309 00:15:13,400 --> 00:15:16,375 Right, OK. I'll get Bryn out and go from here, then. 310 00:15:16,400 --> 00:15:19,135 One character who can smell a whole lot more than that 311 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:20,975 is police dog Bryn. 312 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:22,415 BRYN BARKS 313 00:15:24,200 --> 00:15:26,055 Bryn's favourite day out is the beach. 314 00:15:26,080 --> 00:15:28,455 Despite being a German Shepherd, 315 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:31,775 he stays off the sun loungers, preferring ball games. 316 00:15:31,800 --> 00:15:33,095 Oh, and a Mr Whippy. 317 00:15:34,240 --> 00:15:35,935 Bryn, come here. 318 00:15:35,960 --> 00:15:37,895 Which, which, which, which way? 319 00:15:37,920 --> 00:15:40,615 But at work, Bryn's all business. 320 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:41,815 Bryn, here. 321 00:15:43,120 --> 00:15:44,415 Ah, no. 322 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:46,775 Get on. Get on. Get on. 323 00:15:46,800 --> 00:15:49,855 There are clues not far from the suspect's car. 324 00:15:49,880 --> 00:15:52,255 There's stored fuel in here, jimmy. 325 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:53,775 Bryn, no. 326 00:15:53,800 --> 00:15:56,055 Yes, yes, but there's no way through. 327 00:15:56,080 --> 00:15:58,255 And they're not hard to follow. 328 00:16:01,920 --> 00:16:05,855 I've found an attacked vehicle. 329 00:16:05,880 --> 00:16:09,615 This 118 rescue vehicle, it's had its fuel stolen. 330 00:16:11,280 --> 00:16:13,815 Right, we're gonna try and get into this field, I think. 331 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:18,655 I'm just trying to work out where the scent goes. 332 00:16:18,680 --> 00:16:21,015 So, he's tracked really strongly up to here. 333 00:16:21,040 --> 00:16:22,975 I'm just gonna try and put him in the field 334 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:25,255 and see if we can get anything in there. 335 00:16:25,280 --> 00:16:27,655 UP, UP. Go on. 336 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:29,695 Good boy. 337 00:16:29,720 --> 00:16:31,535 Right, I'm in the field. 338 00:16:40,080 --> 00:16:41,335 Here. 339 00:16:41,360 --> 00:16:44,215 I think he might still be in this garden. 340 00:16:45,360 --> 00:16:47,535 Lucy's being watched over from on high. 341 00:16:48,760 --> 00:16:51,255 Max, have you got me on the drone? 342 00:16:51,280 --> 00:16:53,615 Just keep an eye on me on live location. 343 00:16:53,640 --> 00:16:58,015 But she doesn't need protection with a loaded Bryn by her side. 344 00:16:58,040 --> 00:17:00,935 I think he's here somewhere. Dog's going nuts in this field. 345 00:17:00,960 --> 00:17:02,855 Find him. Steady. 346 00:17:04,040 --> 00:17:06,375 Steady, steady, steady. 347 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:08,695 BRYN WHINES Here, here. 348 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:14,215 The dog's indicating into a premises. 349 00:17:14,240 --> 00:17:17,215 It's got, like, a big circular structure into it. 350 00:17:17,240 --> 00:17:19,015 Bryn, wait. 351 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:22,935 Lucy says Bryn's the best tracking dog she's ever had. 352 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:25,935 His record is a two-mile track over tricky terrain, 353 00:17:25,960 --> 00:17:27,575 with an arrest at the end. 354 00:17:27,600 --> 00:17:29,535 This track's really strong, 355 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:32,655 and nobody else would be stupid enough to come down here. 356 00:17:32,680 --> 00:17:35,455 And nothing's going to stop the master tracker 357 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:37,655 completing this assault course... 358 00:17:40,440 --> 00:17:42,775 LUCY GRUNTS 359 00:17:42,800 --> 00:17:45,455 ...even if Lucy's making harder work of it. 360 00:17:45,480 --> 00:17:47,175 Wait. Wait. 361 00:17:48,960 --> 00:17:50,215 Wait. 362 00:17:50,240 --> 00:17:52,575 LUCY PANTING 363 00:17:52,600 --> 00:17:54,455 SUSPECT SHOUTING: Argh! No! 364 00:17:54,480 --> 00:17:56,095 Bryn! Bryn! 365 00:17:56,120 --> 00:17:58,815 Out! Right, get out! 366 00:17:58,840 --> 00:18:01,255 Bryn's found what he was after - 367 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:04,375 a man who stinks of diesel cowering by a water butt. 368 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:07,175 Right, do not move! 369 00:18:07,200 --> 00:18:09,535 OK. Do you hear me? 370 00:18:09,560 --> 00:18:12,335 Move... Move away from the dog. BRYN BARKS 371 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:15,175 No dog! Move away from the dog. 372 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:18,455 Few things are more frightening than a barking Bryn in your face... 373 00:18:18,480 --> 00:18:21,215 I've had to bring the dog over a fence... No, no, no! 374 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:23,175 ...and I'm the other side. 375 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:26,295 ...but a barking Bryn without Lucy is one of them. 376 00:18:26,320 --> 00:18:28,135 Hands! Let me see your hands! 377 00:18:28,160 --> 00:18:31,535 Mercifully, Framey's arrived from the other direction. 378 00:18:31,560 --> 00:18:34,895 Sir, sir, no... Stand up and walk towards me! 379 00:18:34,920 --> 00:18:37,975 Stand up? Stand up and walk towards me! 380 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,815 Do it now! I no understand. 381 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:42,775 Do it now! Walk towards me now! 382 00:18:42,800 --> 00:18:44,615 To you? Yes! I've no English. 383 00:18:44,640 --> 00:18:46,975 Walk! Walk! 384 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:49,255 Walk towards me! Yeah, I go to you. 385 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:51,055 Right, keep walking. 386 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:53,255 Turn and face the wall! Face the wall! 387 00:18:54,480 --> 00:18:56,375 I no understand, sorry. 388 00:18:56,400 --> 00:18:58,775 Put your hands in the small of your back. Yes. 389 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:01,135 Right, drop to your knees. To your knees! Yeah, yeah. 390 00:19:01,160 --> 00:19:03,335 To your knees. Yeah, no... Yeah, no problem. 391 00:19:04,600 --> 00:19:07,655 You're under arrest on suspicion of theft. Do you understand that? 392 00:19:07,680 --> 00:19:09,175 No. I'm not English. 393 00:19:09,200 --> 00:19:10,695 His English isn't great. 394 00:19:10,720 --> 00:19:13,815 OK, roll towards me... Yeah. ..and I'll put you up on your bum. 395 00:19:13,840 --> 00:19:16,175 OK? Sit up. 396 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:17,775 Sorry. Sit up. Like that. 397 00:19:17,800 --> 00:19:20,135 Stand up. Thank you. 398 00:19:20,160 --> 00:19:22,415 Thank you, sir. OK, don't move. 399 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:24,775 I'm no English understand perfect. 400 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:27,495 At least he spoke enough German Shepherd to know not to run. 401 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:29,375 That's the keys. Keys for what? 402 00:19:29,400 --> 00:19:30,815 Yes, keys. Car? 403 00:19:30,840 --> 00:19:32,135 Car key? Yeah, car keys. 404 00:19:32,160 --> 00:19:33,815 What sort of car? 405 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:36,175 My car. What sort of car? Audi? 406 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:38,055 Audi, my car. Yeah. Yeah. 407 00:19:38,080 --> 00:19:40,335 Just no dog, please. I'm scared of dogs. 408 00:19:40,360 --> 00:19:41,855 It's your lucky night, then (!) 409 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:44,215 Let's walk you out of here. No, there's dog. 410 00:19:44,240 --> 00:19:47,695 Yeah, dog's fine. Dog's up there. Don't worry about the dog. 411 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:50,335 Dog's with her handler. Don't worry. You'll not get bit. 412 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:52,615 Keeping him well clear of Bryn... 413 00:19:52,640 --> 00:19:54,335 This way, then. Chariot awaits. 414 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:57,015 Dog no come? Walk this way. 415 00:19:57,040 --> 00:19:58,575 Please, no dog. 416 00:19:58,600 --> 00:20:01,655 The interceptors lead the dog-lover back to the cars... 417 00:20:01,680 --> 00:20:03,095 Mind your head, mate. 418 00:20:03,120 --> 00:20:05,575 ...while Lucy confirms he wasn't injured. 419 00:20:05,600 --> 00:20:08,095 Has he been nibbled, or not? Not as far as I'm aware. 420 00:20:08,120 --> 00:20:10,535 He sounded like he had, but I don't know if he was just scared. 421 00:20:10,560 --> 00:20:12,495 No, he was just scared. Oh, that's fine, OK. Cool. 422 00:20:12,520 --> 00:20:14,895 Wonderful. That's what we like. 423 00:20:14,920 --> 00:20:18,615 It's a scientific fact that dogs can smell fear, 424 00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:21,415 so this was probably the easiest track of Bryn's career. 425 00:20:23,200 --> 00:20:25,615 Generally, the stronger the scent is on a track, 426 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:27,975 the stronger he will pull me. 427 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:30,335 Because he wants to get to that person 428 00:20:30,360 --> 00:20:32,175 because that's the end of the game for him, 429 00:20:32,200 --> 00:20:33,495 and he gets his reward. 430 00:20:33,520 --> 00:20:35,975 He's jumped over that fence right at the end by himself, 431 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:39,415 which he wouldn't normally do cos it was quite high. 432 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:43,135 Erm... and then, obviously, the bloke's screamed 433 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:44,735 cos he's almost landed on top of him. 434 00:20:44,760 --> 00:20:47,015 He's clearly quite scared of clogs. 435 00:20:47,040 --> 00:20:48,375 SHE LAUGHS 436 00:20:51,640 --> 00:20:54,015 After investigation, no further action was taken 437 00:20:54,040 --> 00:20:58,415 against the dog-lover that Bryn scared half to death. 438 00:20:58,440 --> 00:21:01,535 Though it won't have done his fear of canines any favours. 439 00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:05,055 In the meantime, the master tracker 440 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:08,135 has earned a refuel at his favourite fast-food joint. 441 00:21:09,400 --> 00:21:11,735 Well, he had a cheeseburger last night for his prisoner. 442 00:21:11,760 --> 00:21:15,255 If they've got a McFlurry, that's his other favourite. 443 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:17,615 RADIO: 'Yeah, just doing it now.' McResult! 444 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:19,855 BARKING, SHE LAUGHS 445 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:22,335 Coming up... 446 00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:23,855 We've got all of the front tyres, 447 00:21:23,880 --> 00:21:26,135 and I think we've also got that back tyre as well. 448 00:21:26,160 --> 00:21:28,495 ...stung by a stealth Bomber. 449 00:21:28,520 --> 00:21:29,775 Didn't even know you was there, mate. 450 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:31,295 I know, cos I'm like a ghost. 451 00:21:32,680 --> 00:21:34,175 ...burglars in the burbs... 452 00:21:34,200 --> 00:21:37,855 Yeah, one-two, confirmed break. He's, erm... 453 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:41,495 smashed in the rear door, gained access. 454 00:21:42,920 --> 00:21:45,735 ...and things get spicy with a driver from Chile. 455 00:21:45,760 --> 00:21:48,095 The car's coming with me anyway. Huh? 456 00:21:48,120 --> 00:21:50,375 The car's... The car's coming with me anyway. 457 00:21:50,400 --> 00:21:52,655 Hold on, hold on. Hold on. 458 00:21:52,680 --> 00:21:54,535 Hold on. 459 00:21:54,560 --> 00:21:56,735 You are getting out of his car. 460 00:22:06,560 --> 00:22:08,215 Let's go. 461 00:22:08,240 --> 00:22:10,095 NARRATOR: When it comes to being prepared... 462 00:22:12,480 --> 00:22:16,215 ...interceptors take a leaf out of another crime fighter's book 463 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:18,775 and tool up like Batman... 464 00:22:20,280 --> 00:22:22,735 ...packing everything from 50,000-volt Tasers... 465 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:24,335 CRACKLING Argh! 466 00:22:24,360 --> 00:22:26,815 ...and eye-watering PAVA spray... 467 00:22:26,840 --> 00:22:29,455 Six-one. Male's been tased and sprayed. 468 00:22:29,480 --> 00:22:32,255 ...to telescopic jab sticks full of sedatives... 469 00:22:32,280 --> 00:22:34,775 We've got authority from the local vet. 470 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:38,615 ...and tyre nibblers called stingers. 471 00:22:38,640 --> 00:22:41,535 RADIO: 'Vehicle's stung, vehicle's stung.' 472 00:22:41,560 --> 00:22:44,575 What it is is a long... 473 00:22:44,600 --> 00:22:46,615 bed of nails. 474 00:22:46,640 --> 00:22:48,975 There's a load of hollow spikes, 475 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:53,375 and they will stick into a car's tyre and slowly deflate the air. 476 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:57,615 It's almost impossible to keep driving without tyres. 477 00:23:06,880 --> 00:23:09,655 Flying through town on four intact tyres, 478 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:12,015 Bomber's bagged the early shift. 479 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:14,495 It's a midweek morning. 480 00:23:14,520 --> 00:23:19,335 We're gonna be patrolling the north side of the county today. 481 00:23:21,200 --> 00:23:23,615 From briefing, 482 00:23:23,640 --> 00:23:25,415 there's a white transit van 483 00:23:25,440 --> 00:23:28,175 that's been moving around on cloned plates. 484 00:23:28,200 --> 00:23:30,095 We need to get that stopped. 485 00:23:30,120 --> 00:23:32,375 We need to find it first. 486 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:41,335 Right, this is the van. We're going. 487 00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:44,735 The cloned van is a way away. 488 00:23:44,760 --> 00:23:49,335 It's hit the ANPR cameras on the other side of the county. 489 00:23:49,360 --> 00:23:51,615 We're gonna try and put these pre-emptive tactics on 490 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:53,055 and get it stopped, 491 00:23:53,080 --> 00:23:55,655 hopefully before they know we're there. 492 00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:57,575 The plan is to stop the van 493 00:23:57,600 --> 00:24:00,335 before the driver has a chance to get his foot down. 494 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:02,135 Come on! 495 00:24:02,160 --> 00:24:05,215 Which means Bomber needs to get ahead of it. 496 00:24:05,240 --> 00:24:07,935 One of my colleagues is behind the car now. 497 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:18,215 They're in a marked car. 498 00:24:18,240 --> 00:24:21,975 There's a good chance they're gonna get caught up. 499 00:24:29,480 --> 00:24:30,775 Romeo-Papa-six-four. 500 00:24:30,800 --> 00:24:32,375 Confirm it's gone towards Geddington? 501 00:24:34,080 --> 00:24:35,415 'Yes, yes.' 502 00:24:37,280 --> 00:24:38,455 Rogen 503 00:24:38,480 --> 00:24:41,375 I'm heading towards Boughton roundabout now, 504 00:24:41,400 --> 00:24:44,175 the Boughton House roundabout. 505 00:24:44,200 --> 00:24:46,015 So I'll look at getting a stinger site 506 00:24:46,040 --> 00:24:48,295 in Geddington for you. 507 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:49,935 'That'd be lovely.' 508 00:24:49,960 --> 00:24:51,775 We'll do well to get this out. 509 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:54,495 Bomber's worked his way in front of the target van, 510 00:24:54,520 --> 00:24:57,015 but it'll be here in a matter of minutes. 511 00:24:57,040 --> 00:24:58,975 Got to find a stinger site quick. 512 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:01,335 The interceptor needs somewhere to hide 513 00:25:01,360 --> 00:25:03,535 so the driver doesn't spot him with a stinger. 514 00:25:05,160 --> 00:25:07,415 'He's at the bridge.' This bridge. 515 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:09,095 Have I got any cover? 516 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:11,775 No. 517 00:25:11,800 --> 00:25:13,415 INDISTINCT RADIO COMMS 518 00:25:14,840 --> 00:25:16,175 No. 519 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:19,175 'Yeah, copied. 520 00:25:19,200 --> 00:25:21,495 'Haven't really got the clearance at the moment, though.' 521 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:23,695 Yeah. Here is gonna be the best bet. 522 00:25:30,160 --> 00:25:33,575 Just... just trying to get it set up now. 523 00:25:35,480 --> 00:25:37,735 Bomber's wanted to be a cop since he was a nipper, 524 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:39,735 and he needs to get a wiggle on 525 00:25:39,760 --> 00:25:42,695 if he's gonna nip the target with a stinger... 526 00:25:42,720 --> 00:25:45,895 It's gonna be where the crossing is. 527 00:25:49,160 --> 00:25:51,655 ...because the van's due any second. 528 00:25:51,680 --> 00:25:55,895 Stinger site is set up at the level crossing... 529 00:25:57,400 --> 00:25:59,175 ...after the pub. 530 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:08,255 Stay sharp, Bomber. 531 00:26:13,360 --> 00:26:14,855 Because this is it. 532 00:26:16,120 --> 00:26:17,535 AIR HISSES 533 00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:19,535 Bullseye! 534 00:26:19,560 --> 00:26:23,135 Hidden from sight, Bomber hauls the stinger across the road, 535 00:26:23,160 --> 00:26:24,695 and its spikes bite. 536 00:26:27,200 --> 00:26:28,815 He then pulls the device clear 537 00:26:28,840 --> 00:26:31,375 just in time for the pursuing patrol car... 538 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:37,015 ...to fly by untouched. 539 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:41,695 With flat tyres, the van's soon stationary. 540 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:47,575 Out the car, mate. Come out of the car. 541 00:26:47,600 --> 00:26:49,975 At this moment, you're under arrest. All right? Why? 542 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,975 Cos this is a cloned motor vehicle. OK? 543 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:54,335 Put your arms out for me. I didn't know it was cloned. OK. 544 00:26:54,360 --> 00:26:58,055 Stand over there, get some formalities clone first. 545 00:26:58,080 --> 00:27:00,415 This guy's saying he doesn't know anything about it, 546 00:27:00,440 --> 00:27:02,975 he's just bought it, so that may well be the case, 547 00:27:03,000 --> 00:27:05,895 but either way, it's definitely a clone. 548 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:08,175 He can't possibly have any documents for it. 549 00:27:08,200 --> 00:27:10,495 I never knew that was on plates. 550 00:27:10,520 --> 00:27:12,855 I just bought it. 551 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:14,775 I bought it literally, like, a couple of days ago. 552 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:15,935 Who did you buy it off? 553 00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:18,295 I don't know. I've got no logbook for it or nothing. 554 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:20,015 But I never knew it was on cloned plates or nothing. 555 00:27:20,040 --> 00:27:22,055 Either way, he's getting nicked. 556 00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:24,895 Are you known to the police at all? You got a full driving licence? 557 00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:27,495 No, I ain't got nothing, man. You haven't got anything? 558 00:27:27,520 --> 00:27:29,855 You got a provisional, anything like that? No. No? 559 00:27:29,880 --> 00:27:31,415 I ain't gonna lie to you. That's right, mate. 560 00:27:31,440 --> 00:27:35,815 It's fair to say Bomber's handiwork came as a shock. 561 00:27:35,840 --> 00:27:37,775 I swear to God, it scared me, that did. I had no... 562 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:40,135 Not you. Obviously, you scared me, behind me, innit, 563 00:27:40,160 --> 00:27:42,935 but that stinger, man. It's never happened to me before. 564 00:27:42,960 --> 00:27:45,815 And I didn't know the van was on plates. I honestly didn't know. 565 00:27:45,840 --> 00:27:48,175 We'll get to the bottom of it, won't we? 566 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:49,935 Ultimately, the main issue at the minute 567 00:27:49,960 --> 00:27:52,375 is you've got no licence, no insurance, anything like that. 568 00:27:52,400 --> 00:27:54,055 Yeah. I'm not disqualified or nothing. 569 00:27:54,080 --> 00:27:56,695 Just never had a licence? No. I'm not disqualified. 570 00:27:56,720 --> 00:27:59,415 I would never have jumped behind that wheel if I was disqualified. 571 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:01,695 I shouldn't be behind the wheel. Know what I mean? 572 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:03,215 We do indeed. 573 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:04,815 Who stung me? Me. 574 00:28:06,440 --> 00:28:08,975 Oi! He had it in for me. He stung me. 575 00:28:09,000 --> 00:28:11,415 I haven't got it in for you. I didn't even know you were in it! 576 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:13,055 Huh? I didn't know you were in it! 577 00:28:13,080 --> 00:28:14,535 I didn't even know you was there, mate. 578 00:28:14,560 --> 00:28:16,095 I know, cos I'm like a ghost. 579 00:28:17,440 --> 00:28:19,695 He said to me, "I didn't even know you were there." 580 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:23,735 Which is exactly what we wanted as a pre-emptive. 581 00:28:23,760 --> 00:28:25,455 You think if I knew that stinger was there, 582 00:28:25,480 --> 00:28:28,095 you think I would have gone straight over it? Oi! 583 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:31,135 LAUGHING: Man said they think I knew the stinger was there! 584 00:28:31,160 --> 00:28:34,175 That's the stinger all collapsed. We've got... We've lost... 585 00:28:34,200 --> 00:28:39,135 spikes along two rows, so we've got all of the front tyres, 586 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:41,695 and I think we've also got that back tyre as well. 587 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:44,255 So two, maybe three, tyres. 588 00:28:44,280 --> 00:28:47,215 This type of vehicle, cos obviously, it's a van, 589 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:48,935 we don't know what it's carrying, 590 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:50,735 but it's a heavier vehicle than most cars. 591 00:28:50,760 --> 00:28:55,535 So pre-emptively stinging it was the best option for us, really. 592 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:58,295 By taking the speed out of it, it reduces the risk for us 593 00:28:58,320 --> 00:28:59,975 and other members of the public. 594 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:03,095 The stung van isn't the only thing running slowly. 595 00:29:03,120 --> 00:29:05,015 Why didn't you put your blue lights on, man? 596 00:29:05,040 --> 00:29:06,815 I would have pulled straight over. 597 00:29:06,840 --> 00:29:08,375 FEMALE OFFICER: Why you shouting now? 598 00:29:08,400 --> 00:29:11,415 We've been here 20 minutes. I know. just waking up, that's why. 599 00:29:11,440 --> 00:29:15,375 But the driver gradually gets up to speed. 600 00:29:15,400 --> 00:29:17,175 Did you follow me from Wellingborough? No. 601 00:29:17,200 --> 00:29:18,895 You did, innit? Huh? 602 00:29:18,920 --> 00:29:21,375 You did. You swung on me in Corby town. 603 00:29:21,400 --> 00:29:23,095 I knew you swung on me, innit, yeah? 604 00:29:23,120 --> 00:29:26,535 Unlike his motor, there's no stopping his mouth. 605 00:29:26,560 --> 00:29:28,895 And it did not take all these coppers this quick, yeah, 606 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:30,175 to get to here. 607 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:33,295 You seen me, and you just thought, "Let's have Danny. 608 00:29:33,320 --> 00:29:35,695 "It's been a long time since I've had him, so..." 609 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:38,375 And now he just wants to get his van back. 610 00:29:38,400 --> 00:29:39,695 Do I get it back, then, or what? 611 00:29:39,720 --> 00:29:42,295 But you're gonna have to get the original plates put on it. Huh? 612 00:29:42,320 --> 00:29:45,295 Have to get the original plates put on it. Yeah, obviously. 613 00:29:45,320 --> 00:29:47,575 And you'll have to pass your driving test! 614 00:29:47,600 --> 00:29:48,775 Obviously! 615 00:29:48,800 --> 00:29:50,375 What? What? 616 00:29:51,760 --> 00:29:53,215 No further action was taken 617 00:29:53,240 --> 00:29:55,495 regarding allegations of cloned plates. 618 00:29:55,520 --> 00:29:57,575 But motor mouth pleaded guilty 619 00:29:57,600 --> 00:30:00,775 to driving without a licence and insurance. 620 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:04,255 He had to pay fines and costs of £256 621 00:30:04,280 --> 00:30:07,215 and got eight points on any future licence, 622 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:09,415 which finally took the wind out of his sails. 623 00:30:20,040 --> 00:30:22,415 What type of licence do you hold? 624 00:30:22,440 --> 00:30:24,895 Checking someone's qualified to drive 625 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:26,855 isn't always straightforward. 626 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:29,695 So, before, you had a Spanish? Yeah. What licence do you have now? 627 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:31,295 Now, Romania. 628 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:33,095 A Romanian licence? Yeah. 629 00:30:33,120 --> 00:30:38,575 But with an estimated 470,000 drivers on Britain's roads 630 00:30:38,600 --> 00:30:40,935 not possessing a valid driving licence... 631 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:42,575 I'm not convinced he's got a licence. 632 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:44,855 He's got two date of births on PNC. 633 00:30:44,880 --> 00:30:46,255 ...the benefit of the doubt... 634 00:30:46,280 --> 00:30:48,255 Have you got a driving licence? 635 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:50,095 Be honest. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 636 00:30:50,120 --> 00:30:53,015 ...is not in an interceptor's playbook. 637 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:55,215 Have you got a licence? No. 638 00:30:57,160 --> 00:30:58,935 When we stop someone, if we're not... 639 00:30:58,960 --> 00:31:00,695 If he's got a licence, brilliant. 640 00:31:00,720 --> 00:31:04,215 And if we're not sure at the roadside, then were risk... 641 00:31:04,240 --> 00:31:07,895 By allowing him to drive off, we're risking other people's safety. 642 00:31:14,560 --> 00:31:17,575 Paul and Harrison are on the afternoon shift, 643 00:31:17,600 --> 00:31:20,215 and a car with markers for a disqual driver 644 00:31:20,240 --> 00:31:22,935 has just pinged an ANPR camera. 645 00:31:24,320 --> 00:31:27,135 Hopefully, it'll be in this traffic up ahead. 646 00:31:27,160 --> 00:31:30,535 Eyes peeled for a white hatchback with a dodgy driver. 647 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:33,775 There it is. 648 00:31:35,520 --> 00:31:36,815 Really? Yeah. 649 00:31:36,840 --> 00:31:39,335 Reports of a disqual driver. 650 00:31:39,360 --> 00:31:43,375 Paul has doubts that the old boy at the wheel is their man. 651 00:31:43,400 --> 00:31:45,935 Not that old people don't disqual drive, but... 652 00:31:47,280 --> 00:31:48,495 ...|'m gonna put it out there 653 00:31:48,520 --> 00:31:50,855 that he might have just bought this or something. 654 00:31:50,880 --> 00:31:53,575 Whether or not he's pulled hangs in the balance. 655 00:31:53,600 --> 00:31:56,015 But heavy traffic tips the scale. 656 00:31:56,040 --> 00:31:58,375 There's a queue behind us. 'Insured on 1st of April.' 657 00:31:58,400 --> 00:32:01,655 If the traffic's really heavy... I'll just get him to pull in here. 658 00:32:07,360 --> 00:32:10,095 Hello, sir. You all right? Can you just follow my colleague, 659 00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:12,975 follow the police car, please, and pull in the left-hand side? 660 00:32:13,000 --> 00:32:15,975 It's not exactly a high-speed stop. 661 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:18,335 Not a conventional way to stop it, but you never know. 662 00:32:18,360 --> 00:32:21,415 But with Paul's car in front and Harrison behind, 663 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:24,055 it's a tidy town centre TPAC. 664 00:32:26,960 --> 00:32:29,935 You all right? You all right to put the handbrake on? 665 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:32,815 But is this their disqualified driver? 666 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:35,175 Have you got a full licence? 667 00:32:35,200 --> 00:32:38,975 I have a provisional licence, and I have an abroad licence. 668 00:32:40,240 --> 00:32:43,815 I'm entitled to drive here for a year. 669 00:32:43,840 --> 00:32:47,415 Apparently, he has a provisional UK licence 670 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:49,215 and a full foreign one. 671 00:32:49,240 --> 00:32:51,815 I send the licence for renewal. 672 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:54,175 You sent it for renewal? 673 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:56,655 A provisional wouldn't cover him without I plates 674 00:32:56,680 --> 00:32:59,015 and a qualified driver alongside, 675 00:32:59,040 --> 00:33:01,815 so a lot hinges on his foreign licence. 676 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:04,695 What is your driving licence? Yeah? Which country? 677 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:06,775 Yeah, er, Chile. 678 00:33:06,800 --> 00:33:08,175 Chile? Yeah. 679 00:33:08,200 --> 00:33:11,335 I'm entitled to drive one year. 680 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:13,775 OK, thanks for telling me that. I didn't know. 681 00:33:13,800 --> 00:33:17,535 It's true. A Chilean licence would cover him here for 12 months. 682 00:33:17,560 --> 00:33:19,895 But Harrison has his doubts. 683 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:22,735 I'm not gonna be surprised here if he hasn't got a licence. Mm. 684 00:33:24,800 --> 00:33:27,135 I'm gonna ring Immigration. 685 00:33:27,160 --> 00:33:31,375 Paul decides to check how long the driver's been in the country. 686 00:33:34,360 --> 00:33:36,215 Yeah, I'm ringing Immigration. 687 00:33:36,240 --> 00:33:38,895 PC Clooney likes to be in possession of the facts. 688 00:33:38,920 --> 00:33:41,455 Clooney. As in George. 689 00:33:41,480 --> 00:33:42,695 And in this case... 690 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:45,255 1959, born in Chile. 691 00:33:45,280 --> 00:33:48,335 ...they aren't going to do the suspect any favours. 692 00:33:48,360 --> 00:33:50,615 When did he come in the country? '2006.' 693 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:52,135 2006?! 694 00:33:53,320 --> 00:33:56,815 The driver first came to the UK around 17 years ago. 695 00:33:56,840 --> 00:33:58,175 Wow. 696 00:33:58,200 --> 00:33:59,375 Hmm. 697 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:02,695 Paul knows all about spin. 698 00:34:02,720 --> 00:34:05,415 He represented Great Britain at table tennis. 699 00:34:05,440 --> 00:34:09,735 And he's about to lob the ball back into the driver's court. 700 00:34:09,760 --> 00:34:11,735 And when did you come to England? 701 00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:13,495 2005. 702 00:34:13,520 --> 00:34:15,855 So why, earlier, were you saying 703 00:34:15,880 --> 00:34:19,015 that you can drive in this country for a year 704 00:34:19,040 --> 00:34:21,415 when you came in this country in 2005? 705 00:34:22,920 --> 00:34:24,695 Because I've been discriminated. 706 00:34:24,720 --> 00:34:26,575 Pardon? I've been discriminated. 707 00:34:26,600 --> 00:34:29,455 I've been try to get the full... 708 00:34:29,480 --> 00:34:32,655 the full UK licence... Eighteen years? 709 00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:35,535 For 18 years? 710 00:34:35,560 --> 00:34:38,535 Last time his Chilean licence was valid here, 711 00:34:38,560 --> 00:34:40,895 Tony Blair was Prime Minister. 712 00:34:40,920 --> 00:34:43,095 But you've been here 18 years. Yeah. 713 00:34:44,640 --> 00:34:47,455 So I think you've gone above and beyond 714 00:34:47,480 --> 00:34:48,935 driving here for a year. 715 00:34:48,960 --> 00:34:51,415 I was abroad, and I came back. 716 00:34:51,440 --> 00:34:54,455 It doesn't matter. And I'm gonna say that you're driving 717 00:34:54,480 --> 00:34:56,455 whilst otherwise in accordance with a licence. 718 00:34:56,480 --> 00:34:59,255 So pass me your car keys so you can't drive off. 719 00:35:00,520 --> 00:35:03,095 Pass me your car keys. No, I cannot pass you. 720 00:35:03,120 --> 00:35:05,375 Sorry? Why I have to pass my car keys? 721 00:35:05,400 --> 00:35:07,015 Because I'm taking your car. 722 00:35:07,040 --> 00:35:09,375 WOMAN: Not fair. So, I don't... 723 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:12,055 No, you told me the law, now I'm enforcing it. 724 00:35:12,080 --> 00:35:14,335 Not if the driver has anything to do with it. 725 00:35:17,280 --> 00:35:19,255 Sorry, sir. OK, I'll arrest you, then. 726 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:20,455 That's fine. What? 727 00:35:20,480 --> 00:35:23,735 I'll arrest you. That's fine. Why? Because I'm taking your car. 728 00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:25,535 For otherwise in accordance with a licence. 729 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:28,055 We either go to the police station, or you give me your car. 730 00:35:28,080 --> 00:35:29,935 Er, stand by. 731 00:35:29,960 --> 00:35:31,135 Let's go. 732 00:35:32,680 --> 00:35:35,055 What... What about my car? 733 00:35:35,080 --> 00:35:37,775 Well, the car's coming with me anyway. Huh? The car's... 734 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:39,735 The car's coming with me anyway. 735 00:35:39,760 --> 00:35:41,295 Sir, please! Hold on, hold on. 736 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:43,335 Hold on. Hold on. 737 00:35:43,360 --> 00:35:45,695 WOMAN: Sorry! You are getting out of his car. 738 00:35:45,720 --> 00:35:47,975 No, no, no. Right, listen. 739 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,455 WOMAN: We are sorry. Why? 740 00:35:49,480 --> 00:35:51,815 We are taking this car, whether you like it or not. 741 00:35:51,840 --> 00:35:53,815 I cannot do nothing, though. Calm down, then. 742 00:35:53,840 --> 00:35:56,255 So we don't have to go any further than this. 743 00:35:56,280 --> 00:35:59,295 Calm down, then, so we don't have to go any further than this. 744 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:00,975 I've calmed down. We're taking the car. 745 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:04,375 You're the person who's getting aggressive with me. No. 746 00:36:04,400 --> 00:36:06,655 Because you're refusing to let me take your car. 747 00:36:06,680 --> 00:36:08,055 BUt Why? 748 00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:10,695 Because you're otherwise in accordance with a licence. 749 00:36:10,720 --> 00:36:13,335 WOMAN: Sir, sir, please, please. 750 00:36:13,360 --> 00:36:15,095 Right, we're taking the car, end of. 751 00:36:15,120 --> 00:36:16,975 HARRISON: Step out of the car for me, please. 752 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:21,215 Absolutely not necessary. Stand on the path. 753 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:25,095 The driver still doesn't think he's done anything wrong. 754 00:36:26,280 --> 00:36:28,295 You're not gonna believe me. 755 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:31,215 I've been trying to get my licence, my full UK licence. 756 00:36:31,240 --> 00:36:34,135 Every time, when I go to take the test, they turn me down. 757 00:36:34,160 --> 00:36:37,415 It turns out the people who "turned him down" 758 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:39,935 were driving test examiners. 759 00:36:39,960 --> 00:36:42,415 I've been discriminated. No, you need to pass the test. 760 00:36:42,440 --> 00:36:44,895 It's not about discrimination, it's about passing the test. 761 00:36:45,920 --> 00:36:48,295 Discrimination against bad drivers! 762 00:36:48,320 --> 00:36:53,215 You need to do a full UK licence if you're staying in this country. 763 00:36:53,240 --> 00:36:55,775 It's not just you, it's everybody. 764 00:36:55,800 --> 00:36:58,135 Everybody in this road, everybody in this town. 765 00:36:58,160 --> 00:37:01,215 Well, I'm never gonna get it. I mean, I'm a foreign guy. 766 00:37:01,240 --> 00:37:03,575 I still have a British passport. 767 00:37:03,600 --> 00:37:05,855 So, you're saying the system's racist? 768 00:37:05,880 --> 00:37:08,575 I think it works different for... 769 00:37:08,600 --> 00:37:11,175 No, that's absolute rubbish. 770 00:37:11,200 --> 00:37:13,455 If my colleague's finished with you, you're free to go. 771 00:37:13,480 --> 00:37:15,495 But that's absolute rubbish. 772 00:37:15,520 --> 00:37:18,575 Become a better driver and pass the test. How about that? 773 00:37:21,320 --> 00:37:22,495 Were you finished with him? 774 00:37:23,880 --> 00:37:28,255 I've been trying many times to get the full UK licence, 775 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:30,615 and I've been discriminated in this country. 776 00:37:30,640 --> 00:37:34,935 I take the test four, five times. Yeah. 777 00:37:34,960 --> 00:37:37,455 I went different places. 778 00:37:37,480 --> 00:37:40,535 Leicester, Wellingborough... 779 00:37:40,560 --> 00:37:45,215 Leicester, Wellingborough, Birmingham. Different places. 780 00:37:45,240 --> 00:37:48,495 Discrimination, xenophobia against foreign. 781 00:37:48,520 --> 00:37:50,255 It's overwhelming. 782 00:37:50,280 --> 00:37:51,375 Not discrimination. 783 00:37:51,400 --> 00:37:54,815 He's had 18 years to be able to go and get his licence sorted. 784 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:58,655 Pull your finger out, knuckle down, get your driving test sorted here. 785 00:37:59,920 --> 00:38:02,695 Our man from Chile was issued with a fixed penalty 786 00:38:02,720 --> 00:38:04,975 for driving without a licence. 787 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:06,735 He requested a court hearing, 788 00:38:06,760 --> 00:38:11,135 was found guilty as charged and ordered to pay £155. 789 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:17,095 HORN HONKS 790 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:18,375 Coming up... 791 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:19,775 Police officer with a Taser. 792 00:38:19,800 --> 00:38:21,535 Anyone here, make yourselves known now! 793 00:38:22,680 --> 00:38:24,935 ...home is where the grass is. 794 00:38:24,960 --> 00:38:26,215 Yeah, found a cannabis grow. 795 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:29,815 They've converted rooms on both the second and third storey. 796 00:38:29,840 --> 00:38:32,975 Roughly 50-ish plants, spread across two rooms. 797 00:38:43,840 --> 00:38:46,375 The downstairs grow room is the best one, 798 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:48,375 and we've got four grow rooms. 799 00:38:48,400 --> 00:38:52,615 NARRATOR: Cannabis-related crime was once thought to be low-level. 800 00:38:54,760 --> 00:38:57,615 Now it's big business, attracting organised crime. 801 00:39:03,520 --> 00:39:08,375 You get the organised groups 802 00:39:08,400 --> 00:39:13,255 that will rent a house and convert every single room 803 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:16,575 bar, say, a bathroom or kitchen, into a grow room. 804 00:39:18,560 --> 00:39:22,215 And with million-pound grows increasingly common, 805 00:39:22,240 --> 00:39:25,695 it's no surprise cannabis gangs are playing dirty. 806 00:39:27,280 --> 00:39:29,535 You quite often have gangs that... 807 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:33,135 They'll hit each other's cannabis grow houses. 808 00:39:33,160 --> 00:39:37,135 They wanna stop their competitors, as it were, in their tracks. 809 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:39,775 It's just about making sure that we... 810 00:39:39,800 --> 00:39:41,415 RADIO BUZZES 811 00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:43,895 RADIO: 'Burglary in progress at Portland Place.' 812 00:39:45,560 --> 00:39:48,375 Rob's take on weed farms will have to wait 813 00:39:48,400 --> 00:39:50,575 due to a burglary in progress. 814 00:39:52,680 --> 00:39:55,855 There are people that can see others trying to get into a house. 815 00:39:55,880 --> 00:39:57,535 It's in Northampton? 816 00:39:57,560 --> 00:40:00,535 'Last they said was, about four minutes ago, 817 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,895 'they were still inside.' 818 00:40:02,920 --> 00:40:06,135 If we get there sharpish enough, we might find them there. 819 00:40:06,160 --> 00:40:08,415 "Sharpish" is Rob's middle name. 820 00:40:08,440 --> 00:40:10,775 Well, actually, it's Ben. 821 00:40:10,800 --> 00:40:14,615 But as a pursuit-trained advanced driver in an M340i, 822 00:40:14,640 --> 00:40:16,815 it may as well be. 823 00:40:19,760 --> 00:40:22,215 And on clear 3am roads... 824 00:40:22,240 --> 00:40:23,895 just about to go, ten-six. 825 00:40:23,920 --> 00:40:27,535 ...he's on scene before you can say, "Fasten your seat belt." 826 00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:35,255 INDISTINCT RADIO COMMS 827 00:40:35,280 --> 00:40:37,535 Which, that way? Back lane, left. 828 00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:39,215 What are they wearing? 829 00:40:39,240 --> 00:40:41,295 The burglars haven't hung around. 830 00:40:41,320 --> 00:40:43,935 Four men have been seen making a run for it. 831 00:40:43,960 --> 00:40:45,615 He said there's at least four of them. 832 00:40:45,640 --> 00:40:46,975 They're all in black, ballied up. 833 00:40:48,600 --> 00:40:50,855 Reports describe a gang in balaclavas 834 00:40:50,880 --> 00:40:52,255 who may have weapons. 835 00:40:52,280 --> 00:40:54,015 He reckons they're tooled. 836 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:55,935 While the search party hits the streets... 837 00:40:55,960 --> 00:40:58,535 Which one is it they've got into, mate? This one? 838 00:40:58,560 --> 00:41:00,855 ...Rob moves in to secure the scene of the break-in. 839 00:41:00,880 --> 00:41:02,735 RADIO BEEPS 840 00:41:02,760 --> 00:41:05,015 Yeah, one-two, confirmed break. 841 00:41:05,040 --> 00:41:06,375 They've, erm... 842 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:09,895 smashed in the rear door, gained access. 843 00:41:09,920 --> 00:41:13,415 Odds on we're not dealing with Raffles the gentleman thief. 844 00:41:13,440 --> 00:41:15,095 'R0ger.' 845 00:41:15,120 --> 00:41:17,575 The house is as quiet as the grave. 846 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:20,135 And Rob heads inside to investigate. 847 00:41:21,200 --> 00:41:22,695 Hello, police. Anyone in? 848 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:31,615 He secures the downstairs without a peep from anyone inside. 849 00:41:36,520 --> 00:41:38,135 Police officer with a Taser! 850 00:41:38,160 --> 00:41:40,095 Anyone here, make yourselves known now! 851 00:41:40,120 --> 00:41:41,895 No-one's making themselves known, 852 00:41:41,920 --> 00:41:44,455 but something's making Rob's nose twitch. 853 00:41:45,800 --> 00:41:48,535 Er, one-two. I think it's gonna be a grow. 854 00:41:48,560 --> 00:41:50,455 Bear with me. 855 00:41:50,480 --> 00:41:52,735 Following that trusty trouble detector, 856 00:41:52,760 --> 00:41:54,495 the intrepid interceptor 857 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:56,815 hacks his way through the suburban jungle... 858 00:42:04,640 --> 00:42:06,815 ...along Transformer Alley... 859 00:42:09,800 --> 00:42:11,095 Police officer with a Taser! 860 00:42:11,120 --> 00:42:12,815 Anyone up here, make yourselves known now! 861 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:14,775 ...up the Staircase of Ventilation... 862 00:42:18,240 --> 00:42:19,655 ...to the Curtain... 863 00:42:21,200 --> 00:42:22,975 ...of Truth. 864 00:42:26,200 --> 00:42:28,135 Yeah, it's a confirmed cannabis grow. 865 00:42:28,160 --> 00:42:33,015 They've converted rooms on both the second and third storey. 866 00:42:33,040 --> 00:42:34,855 It's a modest grow. 867 00:42:34,880 --> 00:42:37,415 'How many plants are we looking at?' 868 00:42:37,440 --> 00:42:40,935 Two, three, four... Four fours are 16. 869 00:42:40,960 --> 00:42:44,575 Let's say it's double that upstairs for the size. 16, 32... 870 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:50,415 Er, I'd say roughly 50-ish plants, spread across two rooms. 871 00:42:51,720 --> 00:42:53,295 About 40 grand's worth. 872 00:42:53,320 --> 00:42:56,455 But Rob thinks there was growing room in this outfit. 873 00:42:58,840 --> 00:43:01,455 They weren't finished. They were in the middle of, I think, 874 00:43:01,480 --> 00:43:03,655 converting a couple more rooms in the property. 875 00:43:04,800 --> 00:43:06,535 Looks like the burglars struck out. 876 00:43:07,960 --> 00:43:09,695 I don't think they've had an opportunity 877 00:43:09,720 --> 00:43:11,375 to actually take anything yet, though. 878 00:43:11,400 --> 00:43:13,735 And it looks like Mystic Rob's a clairvoyant 879 00:43:13,760 --> 00:43:16,615 who speaks of gangs robbing cannabis grows 880 00:43:16,640 --> 00:43:19,975 only for it to come to pass immediately. 881 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:24,295 Ironically, four persons, all masked up, ballied up, 882 00:43:24,320 --> 00:43:26,055 have broken into this property. 883 00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:29,575 They probably would have known that it was a cannabis grow, 884 00:43:29,600 --> 00:43:31,415 and they've clone it either in an attempt 885 00:43:31,440 --> 00:43:33,775 to deal with the person that's growing it, 886 00:43:33,800 --> 00:43:35,535 or it might have been to have got in there 887 00:43:35,560 --> 00:43:37,215 and taken quite a lot of the produce 888 00:43:37,240 --> 00:43:39,575 and other things in there that's worth something, 889 00:43:39,600 --> 00:43:42,255 before they were disturbed by a neighbour. 890 00:43:43,960 --> 00:43:46,575 The four masked runners haven't been found. 891 00:43:46,600 --> 00:43:49,095 Probably organised enough to have a vehicle to get away. 892 00:43:49,120 --> 00:43:52,775 But it's a lose-lose for two groups of drug dealers. 893 00:43:52,800 --> 00:43:55,215 They haven't had an opportunity to take it and sell it, 894 00:43:55,240 --> 00:43:57,935 and we're gonna be able to deny at least two of the groups 895 00:43:57,960 --> 00:44:00,975 that are looking to use it the opportunity to do so. 896 00:44:02,920 --> 00:44:05,175 Plants seized at the house were destroyed. 897 00:44:06,640 --> 00:44:09,575 No further action was taken regarding the potential burglary. 898 00:44:10,960 --> 00:44:13,615 Whether their narrow escape deters the culprits 899 00:44:13,640 --> 00:44:17,655 from future break-ins, only Mystic Rob can say. 900 00:44:17,680 --> 00:44:20,575 Talking about it, it's almost like we've manifested that.