A CAR was seized by police in Rhyl after being caught without insurance.

North Wales Police's Rhyl team tweeted that the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon.

A photograph of a black Audi was shared by officers on the NWP Rhyl page.

It is one of several car seizures in Rhyl in recent months as part of the nationwide Operation Drive Insured crackdown.

"Yet another vehicle off the road for having no insurance," police tweeted.

"Audi was seized in Rhyl earlier this afternoon.

"Remember, uninsured drivers push up your premium.

"We'll continue to use all available powers to seize vehicles and remove them from the roads."