WMP Traffic

Officers from #RHPT working with @WeoleyWMP targeting illegal off road bikes in public places. Three bikes seized, one of which was on false plates, stolen and despite the riders best efforts to make off on foot our officers detained him swiftly. 👍

D-Unit #ANPRInterceptors were on #OpAdvance patrol when they spotted this stolen Mercedes CLS. The driver failed to stop ,crashed and was arrested a short time later after trying his luck on foot.

D-unit #ANPRInterceptors used pre-emptive tactics to stop this vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle by our team revealed over £150,000 hidden away. Investigations are ongoing...

D-Unit #ANPRInterceptors recently responded to reports of a burglary where a #mini had been #stolen. Officers detained two males acting suspiciously in the area and found the key for the stolen mini in a pocket. The stolen mini was also located. #charged

#RCT and A-Unit #ANPRInterceptors spotted this cloned BMW travelling up the M5. It failed to stop and was stung 3 times during the pursuit in which the vehicle drove dangerously. All 4 occupants were arrested. Vehicle was confirmed stolen during a burglary in #Walsall. 👍🏼

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this car in Harborne after it had been used in an assault where the offenders were armed with a hammer. It tried to evade us but was stopped with all 3 occupants arrested & a large amount of drugs on board plus 1 of the males was already wanted x6.

🚨 SENTENCING UPDATE 🚨- The offender has been dealt with swiftly and sentenced to 2 years and 4 months imprisonment.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned car in Coventry which was linked to a male who had been on the run from prison for almost 3 years. It was pursued before he was arrested where we found he had a 🔪 in his waistband, a machete, £3k in cash & a large amount of class A drugs.

#RoadCrimeTeam saw this Golf R driving erratically before it failed to stop & was pursued to Sparkbrook. The driver decamped & once caught we found the car was stolen, he was disqualified & had removed an ankle tag issued to him only 2 days earlier for other offences. #Remanded

#RHPT Illegal off road electric motorbike seized for no insurance in Sheldon last Thursday afternoon. The rider was stopped and prosecuted for numerous driving offences.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned VW Golf Gti in Yardley before it was stopped using tactics to avoid a pursuit. The driver was arrested when we found he had a machete and no driving documents. 🗡️😳

#ophercules #RHPT The driver of this high value super car lost control on Small Heath Highway on Saturday night. Street Racing is dangerous and will not be tolerated. Question.... What car is it???

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this stolen truck travelling on the M6 motorway close to Birmingham. Working with the #ANPRIntercepters is was stopped safely using tactics and the driver was arrested.

D-Unit #ANPRInterceptors have located and recovered this stolen and cloned vehicle in the Wednesbury area today. It has been recovered for forensic opportunities and the true owner has been informed.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this car in Erdington a short time after it had been stolen in a car-key burglary. The car was boxed in to prevent a pursuit & the occupants decamped. One escaped but another was arrested after fighting with officers & being Tasered. Enquires ongoing.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this stolen moped being ridden by a male in a balaclava in the early hours around Kings Heath. The vehicle was blocked in when it came to a stop and the rider was arrested.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned VW Polo driving erratically in Billesley before the occupants decamped. A male was arrested following a chase over gardens and checks found the car was recently stolen in a burglary.

#RoadCrimeTeam officers stopped this car in Quinton after the occupants had reportedly been involved in a distraction burglary of a vulnerable person in the West Mercia Police area a short time earlier. The car was stopped using tactics & all 5 occupants were arrested. @OPUWorcs

#RoadCrimeTeam spotted this #Nissan Juke. It made off, being stung 🦔 and occupants tried their luck on foot 🏃🏻#betterlucknexttime The driver was detained. Machete found and the Juke was confirmed to be stolen. #Oneincustody #Stolenvehicle #HedgehogsRevenge

#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this BMW X5 in Sutton Coldfield after the occupants had been reported trying to steal cars in Solihull. It was pre-emptively stung to avoid a pursuit & both occupants were arrested when we found equipment on board for keyless vehicle thefts. @wmpdogs