West Midlands Police seize 25 untaxed vehicles and £50,000 worth of drugs
Across the two operations, a total of 25 vehicles were seized for having no tax
Police have seized 25 untaxed vehicles and recovered drugs worth around £50,000 as part of a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Handsworth.
Officers from West Midlands Police's Operation Fearless team carried out a day of action on Friday (November 6), targeting untaxed vehicles and criminal activity in the area.
The operation was the second of its kind in the space of a month, with officers working alongside the DVLA and members of the local community to tackle concerns over illegal vehicles.
Across the two operations, a total of 25 vehicles were seized for having no tax.
During Friday's operation, officers also stopped a vehicle on Thornhill Road and discovered a large quantity of Class A and Class B drugs.
A subsequent search at an associated address uncovered further Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000, along with weighing scales, dealer bags and cannabis.
Tyronne Codrington, aged 28, has since been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and possessing criminal property.
He appeared before magistrates over the weekend and is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court next month.
A second man, also aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Meanwhile, officers on patrol arrested a 36-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a public order offence. He has since been charged and appeared before magistrates.
Detective Inspector Orla Jenkins, from Operation Fearless, said: "Illegal, untaxed vehicles are often involved in criminal activity or linked to anti-social behaviour.
"We want to send out a clear message that we will not tolerate illegal vehicles being left on the roads and we will take action to remove them."
Operation Fearless was launched in the Soho Road and Handsworth Triangle area earlier this year, with officers focusing on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour identified as priorities by local communities.