A MAJOR police operation involving the use of the Cambs police helicopter has led to the arrest of three men.

All three were detailed following a burglary at premises in Thorney.

Police were called to reports of a burglary taking place at a workshop on land at The Causeway at just after 8pm on Friday.

“The force helicopter was sent to the scene along with a police dog handler who was later involved in the arrest of three men,” said a police spokesman.

“A vehicle was also seized.”

The men who were aged 25, 37 and 42, and all from Peterborough, have been released on police bail to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station on October 12.