Omagh & Enniskillen road policing interceptors stopped a vehicle after observing it towing a telehandler on low loader, which they considered a "dangerous load".

Members of Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) who were out on mobile patrol stopped the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) at around 3:00p.m on Crevenagh Road, Omagh on Friday, 3 July.

The road policing interceptors did so after they deemed the telehandler on the low loader to be a dangerous load.

The vehicle was also discovered to have no insurance in place, as well as being in "dangerous condition", according to PSNI.

The HGV and its load were subsequently seized for a full examination that will be carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA).

PSNI said "There is no excuse for operating unsafe vehicles.

"We will continue to target to target those who put other road users at risk".

PSNI also mentioned that compliance is not optional.

Users on social media commented on the pallet forks of the telehandler sticking out, posing significant threat to any vehicles behind the HGV.

Several people commended PSNI on removing dangerous vehicles from the road.

Enquiries into the case remain ongoing at this time.

Cattle theft

Last week, PSNI posted an appeal to the public for information regarding the theft of 14 cattle.

The cattle went missing from Ardglass, Co. Down overnight between the hours of 12:30a.m and 10:45a.m on Sunday, June 28.

Officers said that the cattle were suspected to have been taken from the Ballyedock Road in Ardglass.

PSNI is appealing for anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them by calling 101 and quoting the reference number, CC2026062800673.

Alternatively, the public can report information through the witness appeal form on the PSNI's website or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.