WMP Traffic

Your WMP Traffic Unit - The ANPR Interceptors, Road Crime Teams & Road Harm Prevention Teams working to take criminals off the roads and keep everyone safe.

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#ANPRInterceptors Out this evening conducting speed checks on Manor Way, Halesowen after community concerns. Over 100 vehicles passed and only a few exceeding the speed limit. Highest 87MPH!
#Roadsafety #BUnit

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned & stolen car in Oldbury after it had been used in a series of tool thefts from vans. It rammed police cars & was then pursued before both occupants were arrested nearby after decamping.

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@Cat_Phillips @dronesWMP Hi, log 2076 of 05/09/26 refers.

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#RoadCrimeTeam sighted this car which was used in the theft of 2 cars. It was stopped & all 5 occupants arrested with a
machete 🔪 & equipment for thefts on board. Enqs then located both stolen cars & a chop shop with multiple other cars recovered. @dronesWMP #ANPRInterceptors

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@izzy_bates @dronesWMP Hi, log 2076 of 05/09/26 refers.

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@ExpressandStar @dronesWMP Hi, log 2076 of 05/09/26 refers.

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned and stolen car travelling through Birmingham before it was stopped in Hall Green and the driver was arrested.

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#RHPT organised a MARSO predominantly checking commercial vehicles.
72 vehicles checked
22 prohibited for defects
7 seized for insurance/driving licence offences, 2 of which were HGV's
4 persons arrested including a drug driver
37 drivers reported for various offences

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Officers from C Unit #ANPRInterceptors conducted a road safety operation in Birmingham with 15 vehicles seized for various reasons including being stolen and no insurance.

2 people also arrested for immigration and drink drive offences #OpLimit #RoadSafety

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this suspected stolen motorbike in Halesowen riding with no plate on it. It stopped at a petrol station where it was blocked in & the rider was removed from the bike as he resisted officers & attempted to make off from us.

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this Land Rover in Alum Rock just minutes after it had been stolen in a relay theft. It was pursued before the driver decamped & was quickly arrested following a foot chase. ***If you have a similar vehicle please consider aftermarket security. 🔐

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Officers from C Unit #ANPRInterceptors followed their noses and found a chop shop with multiple stolen cars, engines and parts. Enquiries will continue to crack down on all involved who are running it #forensicsdontlie #chopshop

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned Honda Civic Type-R in Walsall after it had been stolen from Coventry the previous night. It was boxed in to avoid a pursuit & the driver was arrested after struggling with officers.

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned BMW 440 in Shirley after it had been stolen in a burglary. It was pre-emptively stung to reduce its performance then pursued briefly before the occupants decamped. 1 was caught & the other escaped but left behind plenty of forensics for us.

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned Hyundai Kona in Chelmsley Wood & quickly located the driver nearby. He was arrested when he turned out to be disqualified from driving & was already wanted for other matters plus checks found the car was stolen.

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this Ford Focus in Quinton just a short time after it had been stolen from a delivery driver. It was boxed in to prevent a pursuit and all four occupants were detained.

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Our #247trafficteams and #RHPT conducted a road safety operation yesterday with multiple partners.
31 illegal vehicles removed from our roads yesterday.
#roadsafety
@driveinsured
@brumpolice

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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this suspected stolen motorbike in Minworth amongst some street racers. It failed to stop for our bikers & was pursued before the rider crashed close to Bassetts Pole. He then had a trip to A&E before being prosecuted for all offences. #OpHercules

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#OperationHercules #RHPT #RCT #247traffic

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#RHPT on @HodgeHillWMP today working with @DVSAEnforcement @DatatagID #Marso
Multiple offences identified today with 10 vehicles taken off the roads.
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