Houses raided in Walsall drugs and stolen goods crackdown

POLICE raids were carried out across the Walsall borough this week in an effort to target offenders who deal in drugs and stolen goods.

Operation Timecard resulted in five search warrants being executed at addresses in Alexandra Road, Palfrey, Walstead Road, Delves, Croft Street, Birchills, West Bromwich Road, Delves and Midland Road, Darlaston.

Two men aged 30 and 38 were arrested during the operation and have been bailed while further enquiries take place.

Officers also recovered property believed to be stolen, valued at over £1,000 during the operation on Wednesday, November 25.

Sergeant Greg Evans from the Offender Management Unit at Walsall police station said: 2The warrants were executed to target drugs and handling stolen goods offences across the borough.

"Operation Timecard successfully targeted a number addresses in the Walsall area against those who seek to undermine public confidence in the good work done across the borough.

"I would urge anyone who has information which may assist the Police to do so with the confidence that it will be acted upon positively and robustly."

Anyone with information about crime in the Walsall area should contact officers on 0845 113 5000.