Man arrested after 'chop shop' discovered in Snetterton

Police have launched an investigation after a large 'chop shop' was discovered in Snetterton last week.

Officers were made aware of suspicious activity taking place inside a unit at Snetterton Business Park on Harling Road on Thursday 31 October. They attended and discovered four stolen cars and a number of other car parts which are also thought to be stolen.

It’s believed the premises was being used as a 'chop shop' - where vehicles are illegally dismantled or 'chopped up' for parts and sold on for a profit.

Officers have spent five days dismantling the site and enquiries are now underway to ensure the safe return of the vehicles, which were stolen in London, to their owners.

A man in his 20s was arrested at a property in Norwich on Friday 1 November on suspicion of theft, handling stolen goods and possession of drugs (Class B or C).  He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and has since been released on bail until January 2025.

Anyone with any information about the chop shop is asked to contact police via any of the following channels quoting reference 36/77952/24.

Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us

Phone: 101

Crimestoppers: Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.