THREE men have been arrested after police officers found a suspected stolen quad bike in the back of a van they were travelling in.

The trio were stopped in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 18, while they were travelling along the A303.

Their van, containing a suspected stolen quad bike, was seized and the men were arrested.

Salisbury Journal: The quad bike was packed up into the van.The quad bike was packed up into the van. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

Wiltshire Police officers worked with Hampshire's Country Watch team to catch the suspected criminals.

This was part of a joint operation to target cross-border rural crime offenders.

Wiltshire Police has been contacted for more information.