A heavy goods vehicle and trailer were seized by police in Omagh after a roadside inspection revealed they were unroadworthy.

The stop was carried out yesterday by Omagh and Enniskillen Road Policing Interceptors. Officers identified several dangerous defects during the check.

The vehicle and trailer were handed over to the Driver and Vehicle Agency for further examination.

Police said the driver will be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.

The operation was conducted under Operation Lifesaver, a road safety initiative. Officers warned that vehicles in such condition pose a significant risk to all road users and pledged to continue robust enforcement action.