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# ​Armed police storm Plymouth road as 'cloned' car seized and man detained
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-seize-cloned-car-in-plymouth-as-driver-detained/
- Published: 2025-07-26T18:15:49.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-27T19:38:59.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, #editors-picks

Armed police descended on Citadel Road in Plymouth after a car suspected of having cloned plates was intercepted and seized.

The presence of armed police sparked concern amongst locals, with multiple armed response vehicles seen in the area. One 28-year-old man from Bodmin was detained at the scene.

The man, who remains under investigation, was reported for suspected driving offences - driving without insurance and without a licence.

Police believed that the vehicle was travelling on cloned plates and are carrying out further enquires regarding the vehicle.

No injuries were reported and the incident was swiftly contained. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told Plymouth Plus:

> "It was suspected that the vehicle was travelling on cloned plates.

> "The driver was detained by officers and the vehicle seized.

> "A 28-year-old man from Bodmin was reported for suspected driving offences - driving without insurance and without a licence.

> "Further enquiries are being made regarding the vehicle."

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