Trio are arrested as part of fish sale con investigation

THREE men have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected fish sales scam.

Cheshire police said officers made the arrests on Friday after stopping a suspicious Ford Transit van on Cunningham Drive in Runcorn.

The three occupants were arrested at the scene on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

All of the men, age 26, 29 and 41 from the Durham area, have since been released under investiga- tion pending enquires.

Halton Trading Standards last week warned that fish may have been sold at over-inflated prices.

Detective Sergeant Robert McLoughlin said: “While these arrests have now been made, I would like to remind residents to remain vigilant and continue to report any suspicious activity.

“I’d also urge residents to keep an eye out for any elderly or vulnerable family members or neigh- further bours to ensure they don’t fall victim to any fraudulent doorstep salesmen.”

Cllr Dave Cargill (Trading Standards) said: “Our advice is not to deal with traders on your doorstep.

“If you would like some ‘no cold calling’ cards and stickers, they can be picked up from any Halton Direct Link Office.”

Suspicious activity can be reported at www. cheshire.police.uk, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or Cheshire police on 101.