Aston arrests after probe into 'suspicious vehicle' as Birmingham police discover Class A drugs

Two men were arrested after police probed a vehicle which was believed to be 'acting suspiciously.' Police said they spotted a Black Volkswagen Golf on Trinity Road in Aston.

The car was stopped on Freer Road - but when officers approached the car, the driver and passenger attempted to run away at around 1.45pm yesterday, Tuesday, October 29. On their attempt to escape they dropped what's believed to be a quantity of drugs, police said.

The car was searched and suspected Class A drugs were recovered along with a quantity of cash. The vehicle has also been seized. Police said two men, aged 19 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. The older suspect was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police officer.

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The police's Op Skybridge team is made up of plain clothed and uniformed officers who target areas where information is received about crime that affects communities. This includes those believed to be involved in robbery, burglary and drug crime.

If you have any information about crime in your area then please call police on 101 quoting #OpSkybridge. The intelligence police receive "will be considered and acted upon." You can also leave information by contacting police through their Live Chat, found on the force's website. Or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, on 0800 555 111.

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