"The Metropolitan Police said it recovered about 400 tools from Hounslow Heath Car Boot Sale as part of a "proactive and intelligence-led operation". The items included power drills, nail guns, electric saws and a concrete mixer. Two men aged 55 and 54 and two 15-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and bailed pending further inquiries. Supt James Rawlinson, from the Hounslow local neighbourhood policing team, said the force recognised the "significant impact" theft had on the livelihoods of tradespeople."
"On its website, the car boot sale warns that any sellers found offering stolen or counterfeit goods will be "asked to leave and refused future entry". Its says the vehicle registrations of anyone suspected selling stolen power tools are shared with police. Earlier this year more than 500,000 worth of stolen tools were seized by police during operations at two large-scale car boot sales and associated premises in Romford and Rainham, the Met said."
More than £80,000 worth of suspected stolen power tools were seized at Hounslow Heath Car Boot Sale, with about 400 items recovered including drills, nail guns, electric saws and a concrete mixer. Four people — two men aged 55 and 54 and two 15-year-old boys — were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and bailed pending further inquiries. Officers are working to identify the rightful owners of the seized tools. Police said they are targeting prolific offenders and organised criminal groups and boosting prevention through regular tool-marking events across London. The car boot sale shares vehicle registrations with police and warns sellers offering stolen or counterfeit goods will be refused entry. Earlier operations seized over £500,000 and tool theft from vehicles fell by 20% between April and early December compared with the same period the previous year.
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