A man has been arrested and several cars have been seized in efforts to tackle drug crime in #ChelmsleyWood.

A 52-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug offences.

Local officers have been listening to residents’ concerns about drug dealing in the area.

At a meeting with the community earlier this month, residents raised concerns of drug dealing and using.

Police have stepped up patrols in the area that include officers in plain clothes and several vehicles have been seized that have been linked to drug dealing.

Sergeant Ben Muddiman from the Chelmsley Wood neighbourhood team, said: “We understand the upset and worry this is causing the community and are committed to tackling people who are involved in drug supply and use in Chelmsley Wood.

“Information from members of the community can often be key to our success in arresting and convicting drug dealers. It can be used to support search warrants carried out where drugs are seized and destroyed.