Arrests made and cars seized on busy night across Birmingham by Operations and Road Policing Units
It was a busy night for road traffic officers from West Midlands Police, with arrests being made and cars being seized.
At around 4.30am on Tuesday, officers from the operations Unit spotted a cloned car in Shard End, believed to be stolen and involved in a recent car theft.
The car was stopped on Chelmsley Road and two men aged 23 were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, while a balaclava was also recovered.
On Percy Road in Sparkhill, officers pulled over a car suspected of having drugs on board, with a 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drug driving and remains in custody.
Meanwhile, officers in Birmingham city centre, detained a driver on Digbeth High Street after checks proved he didn’t have a driving licence.
Officers seized the car, and the force said the 18-year-old will be reported for driving offences.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Our officers work tirelessly to make our communities a safer place to live and we are committed to tackling crime in our region. But you can also help.
"If you suspect crime in your area, please get in touch on Live Chat via our website or call 101. Always report a crime in progress by calling 999.
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