Three arrested over theft and drug offences after stop-and-search

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested on suspicion of theft and drug offences after officers stopped a suspicious vehicle yesterday (Wednesday 26 October).

We stopped a silver Mazda MG 3 on Fairview Road, Wolverhampton, at 1.35am on Wednesday.

A screwdriver, gloves, knuckle dusters, car keys, mobile phones and a small quantity of suspected class B drugs were seized, along with the vehicle.

We then carried out searches of properties in Wolverhampton and seized further suspected class B drugs, cash, mobile phones and scales.

A 24-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Wolverhampton, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle, being in possession of class B drugs and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

A 25-year-old man, also from Wolverhampton, was arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft, being in possession of class B drugs and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and driving while unfit through drink.

All three have since been granted conditional police bail while our inquiries continue.

Chief Inspector Chris Cotton, South Staffordshire Local Policing Team Commander, said: “Vehicle-related crime remains a priority for us and we continue to work with our partners in the community to tackle this issue.

“If you spot anything suspicious or concerning in your area, please contact us.”

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