Anambra Police explain seizure of cars with legitimate tinted glass permits

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The Anambra State Police Command has clarified why it is impounding vehicles with tinted windows, including those with tinted glass permits, insisting that the exercise is not intended to cause unnecessary inconvenience to motorists.

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The exercise, which recently commenced across the state, has affected vehicles with and without tinted glass permits, slowing vehicular movement and generating concern among motorists.

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In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the ongoing impoundment of vehicles with tinted windows forms part of a security operation aimed at addressing rising insecurity and preventing criminals from exploiting such vehicles.

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Ikenga explained that the exercise is intended to verify the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identify forged or fraudulently obtained permits, and ensure due process.

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While regretting the inconvenience caused by the operation, he said it is also aimed at enforcing compliance with vehicle registration and number plate regulations and preventing criminal elements from exploiting such violations to evade identification and perpetrate crimes.

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The statement read in part, “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to clarify that the ongoing impounding of vehicles with tinted glasses, whether or not the owners present tinted glass permits, as well as unregistered vehicles and vehicles with concealed, covered, or defaced number plates, is part of a security-driven enforcement exercise.

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“The exercise is aimed at verifying the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identifying forged or fraudulently obtained permits, ensuring due process, enforcing compliance with vehicle registration and number plate regulations, and preventing criminal elements from exploiting such violations to evade identification and perpetrate crime.

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“While the Command regrets the inconvenience this may cause to law-abiding residents, the exercise has become necessary in view of prevailing security concerns and the increasing use of such vehicles by criminals to conceal their identities and frustrate law enforcement efforts.

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“The Command therefore appeals to Ndi Anambra for their understanding, patience, and continued cooperation, assuring the public that the exercise is conducted in the interest of safeguarding lives, protecting property, and enhancing public safety across the state.”

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