POLICE officers in Thurrock have announced they have completed a successful operation in conjunction with Thurrock Council's environment enforcement team to respond to reports of anti-social behaviour in the borough.

A statement from the Thurrock community policing team says: "We had received reports that a number of vehicles including cars, motorbikes and quadbikes, were being driven across the area antisocially and causing a nuisance to the local community.

"On Tuesday, 27 July, officers conducted garage searches across the borough alongside our colleagues at Thurrock Council and seized two cars, six motorbikes and two quadbikes which were believed to be linked to the reports. Some of these vehicles were reported as stolen and others had no registered keeper.

"Thank you to everyone who continues to report your concerns to us. It's really important that you keep telling us what the issues are in your communities, so that we can work with our partners to take action."

Residents can report non-emergency crime and antisocial behaviour via the police website. For more information about the online services available, including 'Live Chat' which allows you to send and receive real-time messages with Essex Police digital 101 operators, click here.