We’ve made arrests, seized vehicles and recovered drugs as part of a day of action in Handsworth.

We’ve made arrests, seized vehicles and recovered drugs as part of a day of action in Handsworth.

Good afternoon Resident,

We’ve made arrests, seized vehicles and recovered drugs as part of a day of action in Handsworth.

On Friday (6 Nov), our Op Fearless team led an operation tackling untaxed vehicles. This is the second operation we have ran in the last month, as we know it’s an issue that matters to you.

Across the two operations, which have been supported by DVLA and members if our local community, we have seized 25 vehicles for no tax.

On Friday, we also stopped a vehicle on Thornhill Road and recovered a large quantity of Class A and Class B drugs.

Following an associated search at an address further Class A drugs were recovered with a street value of around £50,000 along with 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 at the weekend and is due at Birmingham Crown Court next month.

A second man, aged 28, was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

During our patrols, a 36-year-old man who was wanted for a public order offence was also arrested. He has since been charged and also appeared before magistrates.

Detective Inspector Orla Jenkins, 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 arrived on the Soho Road and Handsworth triangle earlier this year to tackle the crime that matters most to the communities.