From 1st April to 31 August, the Met had recorded 510 crimes relating to ULEZ cameras.
This includes approximately 159 reports of cameras being stolen and 351 cameras being damaged. To note a crime can include multiple offences.
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In May, an operation was launched by the Met to ensure a proportionate approach and response was in place to react both proactively and reactively to any crimes.
The Met has, and continues to, treat criminal activity in relation to ULEZ seriously and has deployed considerable resources to our operation. Where there are possible lines of enquiry, local investigators will follow up using a range of investigative approaches including CCTV trawls, witness searches and an assessment of forensic opportunities.
To date, Met investigations have led to the arrest of two individuals, one charged and bailed for trial to June 2024 and the other discontinued by the CPS.
We continue to monitor Anti-ULEZ protests, as we do for all potential public order matters, to consider if bespoke policing plans are required. Some events have seen between 200 and 300 people attending.
Our previous statemnet can be read here https://news.met.police.uk/new…
