Police run targeted checks on private hire vehicles and general motorists during Liverpool Airport security operation
- Perry Richardson
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
Merseyside Police confirmed that officers from the Airport Policing Team conducted security operations around Liverpool John Lennon Airport, where private hire vehicles were seen among those stopped at a roadside checkpoint.
The force said the activity formed part of Project Servator, a policing tactic designed to deter organised crime and terrorism through highly visible but irregular deployments.
The checkpoint, supported on this occasion by armed officers, was positioned on the airport’s approach roads. Several private hire vehicles were observed being directed into the control area, where officers carried out brief compliance and security checks. Police said motorists travelling to catch flights were not delayed for long, with the operation structured to minimise disruption.
Project Servator activity is now a routine element of the airport’s protective security plan. The force emphasised that deployments can take place without notice in order to maximise impact. Officers also used the operation to speak with private hire drivers, airport workers and passengers, encouraging them to report suspicious behaviour while moving through the site.
Merseyside Police carried out checks at Liverpool John Lennon Airport this week as part of a wider Project Servator deployment aimed at disrupting criminal activity.
For the taxi and private hire sector, such roadside checks are part of ongoing scrutiny around licensing compliance, vehicle condition and documentation near key transport hubs. Airports remain high-priority locations for police due to the volume of passenger movements and the reliance on taxis and private hire vehicles to move travellers to and from terminals.
Merseyside Police said Project Servator teams would continue to work closely with airport management as part of efforts to maintain a secure environment. The force has urged anyone using the airport, including professional drivers, to remain vigilant and flag concerns directly to officers on duty.
