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Police helicopter circling around Meopham and Vigo after Kent Police called to suspected illegal off-road driving in Trosley Country Park

By: Matt Leclere mleclere@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 13:15, 12 April 2021

Updated: 15:24, 12 April 2021

A manhunt using the police helicopter was launched after reports of suspected illegal off-road driving.

Witnesses spotted the chopper flying around Vigo Village near Meopham yesterday afternoon.

Police helicopter spotted at Trosley Country Park near Vigo Village

Police confirmed officers were called at 4.08pm following concerns of anti-social behaviour in the area near Trosley Country Park.

A spokesman said the National Police Air Service was called to assist Kent Police search for a vehicle and suspected offenders.

Two vehicles were found and stopped in the area around Commority Road.

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Officers issue a section 59 warning meaning the vehicle will be seized if it is found to be involved in similar incidents.

A second vehicle was found abandoned and Gravesham council has been contacted to arrange for its recovery.

No arrests were made.

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