Police have arrested two workers at Gatwick Airport as part of an investigation into the theft of duty free items.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, Sussex police running an operation into thefts at the airport called ‘Operation Glitter’ stopped the two workers who were seen acting suspiciously.
When officers searched bags being carried by the man, 22, and woman, 46, they recovered sealed bottles of perfume and other duty free items.
A search is also being carried out at a home in Crawley.
The two, both from Crawley, are both in custody being questioned on suspicion of theft.
Police said both work for a contractor based at the airport, not the site’s owner Gatwick Airport Limited.
Detective inspector Andy Richardson said: "These arrests are part of a long-running investigation into the theft of duty free goods from the airport.
"There is no suggestion that passengers have been targeted and today’s arrests are not linked to previous operations aimed at catching airport workers who might be committing thefts there.
"We are working with Gatwick Airport Limited and airline operators to tackle the issue of theft and to catch those responsible."
If you have any information about thefts at the airport email [email protected] quoting Operation Glitter, call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
