Four vehicles seized and drugs recovered in police crackdown on off-road bikes in Dudley

West Midlands Police has responded to residents' concerns about off-road bikes in Dudley.

Officers from the Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Team, traffic, and West Midlands Police's off-road bike teams conducted an operation to tackle off-road bikers following public concern following anti-social behaviour.

During the operation, officers seized four vehicles from riders for having no insurance or licence, including an off-road bike. 

A quantity of class A and class B drugs were also seized during the operation. 

PC Luke Johnson, from Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Team, said: "We understand the impact anti-social off road bikers cause in the community which is why we regularly conduct operations to tackle the issue. 

"It's disruptive and distressing and people often feel intimidated. It's also potentially very dangerous. 

"We'll take action wherever and whenever we receive reports of this anti-social behaviour from residents."

Alongside the force's direct action, West Midlands Police said officers are also spreading the word among the community that they 'won't tolerate' ant-social off-road biking; and are asking residents to play a part in preventing it by letting them know where and when it is happening. 

If you have any information about anti-social behaviour in your area, get in touch with the West Midlands Police via their 101 number, or alternatively report it online via the Live Chat service on their website.