Police crack down on cowboy workers in Highlands
Police in the Highlands have said that they have stopped bogus workmen from carrying out further works in the region after a crackdown.
They also said a woman has been arrested and subsequently remanded in custody after both incidents saw elderly residents targeted in their own homes. The two incidents both occurred in the Inverness area.
As part of the week-long campaign an estimated £1,500 was saved by consumers through actions by police and partner agencies.
Officers stopped 36 works vehicles resulting in two drivers found to be driving without insurance, one driving with no license, three fixed penalty notices issued and one vehicle seized.
A force spokesman said: "Crimes of this nature can affect anyone in the community but elderly people can be particularly vulnerable and police would ask the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Police Scotland on 101."
The campaign, which ended on Friday 18 April, was a national campaign to tackle bogus callers and rogue traders.
