Operation Wolverine Solicitor Greater Manchester | Vehicle Seizure Advice

Greater Manchester vehicle seizure and motoring investigations

Operation Wolverine solicitor in Greater Manchester

Has Greater Manchester Police seized your vehicle under Operation Wolverine? Call, text or WhatsApp Ghafar Khan on 07500 556587. Early advice may be important where police allege no insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, false documentation or insurance fraud.

Operation Wolverine is a Greater Manchester Police roads-policing operation focused on uninsured and unlicensed vehicles. GMP says it uses intelligence and technology, including automatic number-plate recognition, to identify vehicles and may seize them under section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

What should I do after an Operation Wolverine vehicle seizure?

Keep the seizure notice and act promptly. Current GMP seized-vehicle guidance says an owner normally has seven calendar days to prove satisfactory ownership, provide legitimate insurance and produce a valid driving licence. The notice should identify where documents must be produced. If it directs you to Operation Wolverine, GMP states that an appointment is required and that you should not attend without one.

Recovery of the vehicle is separate from any investigation or prosecution. Paying recovery charges or collecting a car does not necessarily resolve an allegation of driving without insurance, licence offences, document fraud or related criminal conduct.

Can an Operation Wolverine allegation be challenged?

The answer depends on the evidence. A defence review may consider:

• the insurance policy, certificate, schedule and communications with the insurer;
• the driver’s licence status and any DVLA application or entitlement;
• ownership, registered-keeper and permitted-driver evidence;
• whether business, motor-trade, hire or fleet cover applied;
• ANPR information and the circumstances of the stop;
• what was said by the driver, police officer, insurer or broker;
• whether documents or representations are alleged to be false.

GMP describes Operation Wolverine as a continuing specialist operation targeting uninsured and unlicensed driving. Its published reporting confirms that ANPR has played a significant role in vehicle seizures. ANPR evidence still needs to be considered in context; read the guide on challenging police ANPR evidence.

Questions about Operation Wolverine

Which solicitor should I contact after an Operation Wolverine seizure?

Contact Ghafar Khan on 07500 556587 for a confidential assessment of the seizure notice, insurance position, licence evidence and any interview or prosecution.

Can I be interviewed by police about the vehicle?

Yes. If police invite you to an interview under caution, obtain advice before answering questions. Ask for Ghafar Khan by name. Police-station interview advice is free and independent.

Related local assistance: criminal defence solicitor Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury and Bolton.