Machete, suspected drugs and shotgun seized in Washwood Heath

A 19-year-old and a 21-year-old have been arrested

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 21st Feb 2025

Two men have been arrested after police officers recovered two machetes, a sawn-off shotgun and suspected Class B drugs in Washwood Heath.

A 19-year-old and a 21-year-old were arrested following a footchase in Landor Street, Washwood Heath today (21st Feb).

Both are in custody whilst police enquiries continue.

West Midlands Police said the weapons were seized as part of 'Operation Target' which tackles serious and organised crime across the West Midlands.

The force is committed to carrying out proactive operations to take criminals off the street.

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