Multiple arrests, drugs and vehicles seized in Birmingham’s crackdown on crime

Officers from the Op Skybridge team have been carrying out enforcement in Handsworth and across Birmingham.

The operation saw several arrests made across the city and weapons seized, along with drugs and vehicles.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after a short chase before being stopped in Victoria Road. A large quantity of cannabis was seized, along with a knife.

He was charged with possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of a bladed article and will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on December 3.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Washwood Heath Road. Muhammad Khan was charged with possession of class B drugs.

Two men were arrested in Ivy Road, Handsworth, after they were found to be behaving suspiciously. Both were arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs. They have since been released on bail while investigations continue.

Officers from Operation Skybridge also seized two knives and a hammer while on patrol in Handsworth.

They also seized four vehicles after it emerged that the drivers were driving without insurance.

The vehicles included an Audi S3, an Audi A3 and a stolen motorcycle.

Sergeant Leon Butler said: “It has been a hugely successful start for the team. We have carried out dozens of checks, made several arrests, disrupted the street drug trade and carried out numerous seizures of weapons, drugs and cars.”