Officers swoop on suspected chop shop

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Police have recovered suspected stolen vehicles, drugs and a shotgun after swooping on what’s believed to be a chop shop in Wolverhampton.

Police acted on information and raided an industrial unit in Park Lane, Park Village.

Officers searched the location and found three cars, two caravans and a motorbike which are all suspected of being stolen, as well as some vehicle parts.

A double-barrelled shotgun, cannabis and suspected Class A drugs were also seized after a search of the premises.

Three men were arrested following the execution of the warrant on Monday evening. A 38-year-old man was detained on suspicion of handling stolen goods, and also possession of a shotgun without a certificate.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, possession of drugs and in relation to the shotgun, while a 27-year-old was detained over handling, possessing a shotgun and for theft of a motor vehicle.

They have all been bailed pending further enquiries.

WMP are continually urging members of the public to report any suspicious activity, and garages or units they believe could be taking stolen vehicles.

 

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