A VAUXHALL Insignia was seized by police in Verwood after it is suspected to have been involved in the illegal dumping of waste across Dorset.
Dorset Police Rural Crime Team seized the car – registration SV61 HKH – and personal effects found inside at around 1.02pm on Friday, February 28, from Manor Gardens.
A spokesperson for Dorset Council Waste Services said the car is subject to a live investigation.
“It has now been seized pending that investigation under Sections 33/34/34B of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (breach of duty of care and illegal depositing of waste),” they said.
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A valid claim for the vehicle must be made before March 24, or the vehicle could be disposed of.
Documents required for a valid claim of entitlement include:
- Proof of ID—valid photocard driving license or passport
- Proof of address (e.g. two utility bills in the applicant’s name no older than three months)
- Vehicle registration document for seized property
- Valid insurance.
If a seizure notice has been published and served in accordance with regulations and…
a) The claim period has ended, and no claim was made
b) A claim was made within the claim period but the seizure authority did not determine that the claimant was entitled or;
c) A duty to return arose but has ceased in accordance with regulations
…the seizure authority may immediately dispose of the vehicle.
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