22/01/2026
🔴 Tool theft crackdown: Met officers recover £80k of suspected stolen tools at a west London car boot sale.
Following proactive searches at the Hounslow Heath Car Boot Sale, officers seized around 400 power tools with an estimated value of £80,000 — including drills, nail guns, electric saws and more.
The operation was part of the Met’s continued focus on tackling crimes that directly impact Londoners’ livelihoods.
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