Slavery and car theft arrests follow tip-off

POLICE FIND STOLEN VEHICLE PARTS AND CRAMMPED LIVING QUARTERS

- BEN PERRIN News Reporter

POLICE busted a stolen car parts enterprise and launched a modern slavery probe.

An Aladdin’s Cave of car parts piled high, countless storage units, mountains of scrap, and even living quarters with people in small spaces were found at the site in Anne Road, Smethwick.

Following a tip-off, officers opened each of the units to find stacks of vehicle parts including some belonging to two high value stolen vehicles.

With the help from one of the force’s vehicle examiners, two stolen vehicles were recovered, and one suspected stolen vehicle.

Two men, aged 23 and 65, were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences. Both were later bailed while investigations continue. Eleven people were also arrested for immigration matters.