Three men have been arrested in connection with catalytic converter thefts after a car was stopped in High Wycombe last week.

In the early hours of Wednesday, January 20, police pulled over a car on London Road and when they searched it, they allegedly found drugs, large amounts of cash and items related to theft.

The car, which police believe has been used in catalytic converter thefts, theft of keyless cars and theft of steering wheels, was seized.

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A 31-year-old man from Romford has been arrested on suspicion of theft, going equipped for theft and conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle.

A 23-year-old man from Feltham has been arrested on suspicion of theft, going equipped for theft, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and possession of a class A drug.

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A 25-year-old man from Feltham has been arrested on suspicion of theft, going equipped for theft, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle and handling stolen goods.

They have all been released on bail.

Detective Inspector Peter Wall, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We have seen a number of catalytic converter thefts and thefts from vehicles across Wycombe and I urge the public to work with us in preventing these offences, by remaining vigilant about their vehicle security and reporting anything suspicious to us either using our online form or by calling 101.”