Eight people have been arrested across London, Windsor and the Isle of Sheppey as part of a Met Police operation targeting those suspected of conspiring to destroy ULEZ cameras.
In the early hours of Wednesday, 2 July, officers carried out warrants at several addresses.
The London arrests took place in Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northwood, Sutton and Eltham.
Six men and two women were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. One of the men is also alleged to have been involved in threatening and harassing the team sent to repair a damaged camera.
Those arrested remain in custody. Searches are continuing at their addresses and officers have already recovered items linked to the alleged offences.
Superintendent Paul Thomas, of the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command, said:
“There is a big difference between lawful protest and plotting to destroy or seriously damage property.
“Some may think of this sort of behaviour as a victimless crime, but when cameras are damaged or destroyed it creates dangerous hazards, risking collisions on the road in addition to disruption for motorists and residents.
“We take these offences very seriously and officers will continue working closely with Transport for London and other partners to identify and build a case against those responsible.
“Today’s arrests are a significant development in what has been a long and complex investigation that is not yet over.
“I would appeal to anyone who has information about plans to target ULEZ cameras to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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