Eight Arrested in Met Police Crackdown on ULEZ Camera Sabotage Plot
Eight people have been arrested as part of a major Metropolitan Police operation targeting those suspected of conspiring to destroy ULEZ cameras across London and beyond.
Warrants were executed during the early hours of Wednesday morning, with simultaneous raids taking place at addresses in Uxbridge, Ickenham, Northwood, Sutton, Eltham, Windsor, and on the Isle of Sheppey.
Suspected of Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Damage
The operation, led by the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command, resulted in the arrest of six men and two women, all suspected of conspiracy to commit criminal damage.
One of the arrested men is also alleged to have threatened and harassed repair teams working to fix vandalised cameras.
All eight suspects remain in police custody as searches continue at their homes. Officers have already recovered items believed to be linked to the alleged offences.
Police: “This Is Not a Victimless Crime”
Superintendent Paul Thomas said the arrests mark a significant development in a long and complex investigation:
“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 and disrupting residents and motorists.”
He added that officers would continue to work closely with Transport for London (TfL) to identify suspects and build further cases.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation remains active, with police appealing for anyone with knowledge of ULEZ camera targeting or sabotage plans to come forward.
📞 How to Report Information
- Call the Metropolitan Police on 101
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
