Essex Police Seize 13 Canisters of Laughing Gas and Recover Stolen Van

In a weekend of tackling anti-social behaviour, Essex Police seized 13 canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, from a large group of males in Tilbury. The officers had been responding to reports of the gas use and anti-social behaviour. During their patrol, they also spotted a suspicious van, which was later found to be stolen from Kent just days ago. The police recovered the van and are currently undergoing forensic examination to be returned to its rightful owner. In another incident, a moped was seized, which had been used to attempt to steal a bucket off an excavator.

Key Takeaways:

• 13 canisters of nitrous oxide were seized from a large group of males in Tilbury, which is a significant seizure of the illegal substance.
• The van that was recovered was reported stolen in Kent just days ago and is currently undergoing forensic examination.
• The moped that was seized had been used to attempt to steal a bucket off an excavator, but the intended purpose of this remains unknown.
• The suspects' attempt to steal the excavator bucket highlights a potential trend of increased anti-social behaviour in the area.
• Essex Police are urging the community to report any suspicious activity, emphasizing their readiness to respond to concerns.
• The seized van and moped will be examined to gather further evidence of their use in the incidents.

Statistics:

• 13 canisters of nitrous oxide were seized by Essex Police in Tilbury.
• The van was reported stolen in Kent just days ago.
• The moped was used to attempt to steal a bucket off an excavator in Grays.
• The van is currently undergoing forensic examination before being returned to its rightful owner.
• The suspects' intent behind stealing the excavator bucket remains unknown.
• The recovered van is the latest in a series of incidents requesting the public to report suspicious activity to the police.

Sources:

• Essex Police (Facebook)
• Essex Police (website)