POLICE handed out 60 penalty notices in just two hours due to train fare-dodging at a busy Worcestershire station.
The Droitwich Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted a joint operation with the British Transport Police and the Railway Revenue Protection yesterday (Thursday, May 19).
During the operation, 60 people were issued notices for a lack of tickets within a two hour period.
Droitwich Cops, BTP and Railway Revenue Protection today conducted a Joint operation at Droitwich Train Station. To provide reassurance to passengers and reduce ASB, a number of stop checks conducted. 60 penalty notices issued for no tickets in 2 hours.#BTP #OpSceptre pic.twitter.com/bNAQBxY4Jb
— Droitwich SNTs (@DroitwichCops) May 19, 2022
The operation was to provide reassurance to passengers and reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour.
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