Teenager arrested after drugs and knife seized in Dudley
A 16-year-old-boy is being questioned
A teenager has been arrested after police found a knife, drugs and a suspected stolen electric bike during an operation in Dudley.
A suspect was later detained on Cedar Avenue, Kingswinford. A combat knife, class A drugs and mobile phones from a bag near the scene were also seized by officers.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of offensive weapon and possession with intent to supply.
He remains in custody for questioning.
During the operation, police have also seized a vehicle for no insurance.
Inspector Steven Crowe, from Priority Crime Team in Dudley said:
“We know the impact of vehicle crime on people’s livelihoods.
"We have seen an increase of vehicle thefts where offenders are using electric bikes and motorbikes to commit offences.
“We have identified hotspots and are conducting targeted operations such as this one today, to clamp down on the issue.”