'Don't try and pull the wool over our eyes' warns PSNI after driver is caught with fake motor insurance policy bought on Instagram

Using the detection as a stern reminder to all motorists that they must have a valid insurance policy, police warned they have the power to seize vehicles in such circumstances.

They highlighted the case on social media, outlining that when Road Policing Officers stopped the vehicle, the driver produced a temporary insurance policy which he said he had bought an hour before.

"Upon carrying out further checks with the insurance company, it was discovered that they had no knowledge of the driver or the policy,” police said.

"The driver was quizzed and he admitted to having bought the fake insurance policy on Instagram, via a fraudulent company which creates AI-generated insurance documents.

"The car was seized and the driver will now have to attend court in the near future for a number of offences, including traffic and fraud offences.

"We all have to pay for insurance - if you decide to try and pull the wool over our eyes like this driver, you can expect your car to be seized and can expect a court date.”