West Midlands Police recovered more than 1,000 stolen cars and arrested upwards of 2,000 suspects.
More than 2,000 people were arrested on suspicion of stealing cars in the West Midlands last year.
Among the 2,371 people arrested by officers were five teenagers suspected of being involved in 30 car key burglaries, the force said. "There is, sadly, a lot of money to be made by criminals in the stolen car market, especially when it comes to spare parts," he said.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boy, 16, arrested over murder of 16-year-old stabbed to death in West LondonPOLICE have arrested a teen for murder after a boy was stabbed to death in West London as the capital’s teenage bloodbath continues. The tragic victim, 16, was pronounced dead at the scene on…
Read more »
The West shouldn’t be ashamed of having a moral compassOur squeamishness about sticking things out and using military might properly has plunged an entire nation into a reign of terror
Read more »
West Ham edge win at PalaceWest Ham United begin the new year by winning a thrilling Premier League game at Crystal Palace.
Read more »
Kanye West announces surprise show on New Year's Eve in MiamiKanye West announced a surprise show on New Year's Eve - the same town where Pete Davidson filmed his special. The rapper, 44, let his nearly 10 million followers know about the event.
Read more »
North West ambulance service appeals for return of stolen defibrillatorService warns that equipment stolen minutes into new year can cause ‘serious harm’ and be ‘potentially fatal’
Read more »