Eleven arrests in Birmingham suburb with guns and knives seized

A police crackdown in a Birmingham suburb saw guns, knives and drugs seized and more than ten arrests made in just three days. Operation Fearless officers from West Midlands Police continued targeted action in the Soho Road and Handsworth Triangle area of the city, which began in the middle of May .

Last weekend weapons were seized, a drug deal was spotted by an off-duty police worker and 11 suspects were arrested. READ MORE: Soho Road targeted in £20m 'dodgy shops' crackdown in new war on gangs A man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a kitchen knife outside a supermarket on Friday, May 29. The 31-year-old was charged and remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham magistrates today Monday, June 1. The same day a 41-year-old man who was wanted for wounding.

And a 27-year-old man wanted for offences including criminal damage and assault was also arrested. A lock knife and cannabis were seized, and he was charged and was also due to appear in court today. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp On Saturday, an off-duty member of police staff flagged down officers after spotting a drug deal. A suspect was arrested, and cannabis and cash were found, along with two BB guns at an address linked to him.

The 24-year-old man was released on bail pending further investigation. Yesterday, Sunday, May 31, the team joined response officers at the scene of a violent disorder on Rookery Road, where seven people were arrested. READ MORE: 'It was a stupid mistake to make and I will suffer the consequences' A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “The Fearless team officially landed in the area on May 13 to drive down crime and work with partners to make the area better everyone who lives, works and visits there. “Operation Fearless has made dozens of arrests since arriving on the Soho Road and Handsworth Triangle. “They are working with partners such as the Business Improvement District and Trading Standards to tackle the crimes that cause the most harm to the community.”