West Midlands Police will be cracking down on crime including reckless driving
A pre-planned partnership approach with Birmingham City Council, faith leaders, local businesses and volunteers was set up to reduce illegal market traders, anti-social behaviour and parking issues.
West Midlands Police has issued a warning to potential troublemakers as communities celebrate Chaand Raat – the final day of Ramadan – and Eid.
Concerns were raised previously around yob behaviour, noise, and nuisance vehicles – including cars being driven recklessly and parked irresponsibly, the force said.
It said there had been a reduction in crime and bad behaviour after officers worked with the city council and a similar operation would be in place during the coming days.
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Officers from the Roads Policing Unit were targeting reckless and dangerous drivers, and illegal vehicles.
The force warned it would be taking “a zero-tolerance approach on anyone coming to Birmingham to drive recklessly and putting others at risk”.
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Chief Insp Chanelle Whitney, from Birmingham Police, said: “We hope everyone has been enjoying a safe and peaceful Ramadan, and we look forward to the celebrations for Chaand Raat and Eid-Al-Fitr.
“Our team of officers have been having regular conversations within the community, I am pleased the feedback has been positive, and we are grateful for the support we’ve had across east Birmingham.
“We have listened to concerns and we are here to act on them.
“In the lead up to the events, should you have any worries or questions about our policing operation, please speak to us.”
Chief Insp Andy Moseley, commander for Chaand Raat, said: “As ever, our clear focus is on keeping everyone as safe as possible, and we have a comprehensively planned operation running.
“We understand the key areas to focus on, and you can expect to see more officers present and ready to help should you need it.
“Those officers will be working alongside Council partners including trading standards, environmental health, and parking enforcement colleagues.
“We will be robust in our approach to dealing with problem vehicles – our dedicated Roads Policing Unit will be highly visible in the area as they target reckless drivers, and they do have the power to seize vehicles where necessary.”
City community safety boss Coun Jamie Scott said environmental health, trading standards and parking enforcement officers would be present in key areas to support residents, businesses and visitors.