Three men in their 20s arrested for 'suspicion' of carrying weapons and drugs in Birmingham
West Midlands Police’s Operation Guardian arrested three men in Lozells yesterday.
West Midlands Police said that the Project Guardian force was patrolling in Lozells, Birmingham yesterday (Tuesday, April 14),
It was here when the force saw three men who they saw as “acting suspiciously” on Lozells Road.
Subsequently, there was a short foot chase and the three men were detained.
The men all in their twenties were aged: 22, 23, and 24.
The police said they arrested them on “suspicion of possession of offensive weapons, and possession of drugs with intent to supply”.
The three men remain in custody for questioning.
Project Guardian is a specialist taskforce which tackles knife crime and youth violence. There is particular emphasis on reducing knife crime, through a range of tactics from plain-clothed operations to high visibility patrols and positive engagement with young people.
If you see something suspicious in your area get in touch with the Police by calling 101, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous.