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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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linkhttp://west-midlands.police.uk calendar_today11-10-2013 19:22:59

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#RoadCrimeTeam had this VW Golf R fail to stop in #WinsonGreen. Golf was stung after it was being driven dangerously. Driver ditched the car and tried his luck on foot! #BetterLuckNextTime as the driver was detained by WMP Eye in the Sky. Since been charged and remanded to court.

#RoadCrimeTeam had this VW Golf R fail to stop in #WinsonGreen. Golf was stung after it was being driven dangerously. Driver ditched the car and tried his luck on foot! #BetterLuckNextTime as the driver was detained by <a href="/dronesWMP/">WMP Eye in the Sky</a>. Since been charged and remanded to court.
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D-Unit #ANPRInterceptors saw this BMW X5 in the West Bromich area which was a permanently exported car. The owner has clearly tried to avoid paying tax and insurance but sadly for them the vehicle was seized. Drive Insured

D-Unit #ANPRInterceptors saw this BMW X5 in the West Bromich area which was a permanently exported car. The owner has clearly tried to avoid paying tax and insurance but sadly for them the vehicle was seized. 

<a href="/DriveInsured/">Drive Insured</a>
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#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

#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 &amp; both occupants were arrested when we found equipment on board for keyless vehicle thefts. @wmpdogs
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#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 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
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#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. OPU Worcestershire

#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 &amp; all 5 occupants were arrested. <a href="/OPUWorcs/">OPU Worcestershire</a>
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#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 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.
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#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 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.
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#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 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 &amp; the occupants decamped. One escaped but another was arrested after fighting with officers &amp; being Tasered. Enquires ongoing.
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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.

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.
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#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.

#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.
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#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???

#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???
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#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. 🗡️😳

#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. 🗡️😳
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#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.

#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.
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#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

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

#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 &amp; a large amount of drugs on board plus 1 of the males was already wanted x6.
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#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. 👍🏼

#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. 👍🏼
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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

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
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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 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...