The official account of WMP's Drone Unit. Keeping you safe from above. Do not use X to report a crime. Call 999 in an emergency. Other, call 101 or via webchat.
West Midlands, England
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WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Sheldon NHT have conducted a warrant in the early hours of this morning with the support of @OSU_WMP @dronesWMP @WMPDogs
One male is currently in custody for cultivation of cannabis and a large quantity of drugs have been seized.
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Your Police and Crime Commissioner, @SimonFosterPCC, joined @dronesWMP officers in #Birmingham to witness the high-spec mini aircrafts in use and to see their significance in helping teams on the ground ๐ช
The forceโs Drone Unit continue to have a huge impact on policing! ๐ธ
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
From locating missing people, traffic pursuits, violent disorders, arrest warrants and the use of thermal cameras, @WMPolice's Drone Unit has fast become an invaluable asset to help prevent and tackle crime shorturl.at/7ZDCA
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Last night, we pursued a car through Lye. @Trafficwmp picked it up and after a lengthy pursuit, they decamped. With help from @firearmsWMP @dronesWMP and @WMPDogs, we were able to locate offenders. The vehicle was stolen moments before in a Burglary. 2 in custody #BUnitResponse
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
From yesterday at Tally Ho demo of
@firearmsWMP @dronesWMP @WMPDogs working together
@1stforPhoto captured close up of the k9 for you
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Open Day @WMPolice Pershore Rd Selly Park B39 meet @scouts @dronesWMP and @Glos_Police Mounted Section next to @CannonHillPark 7 Sep 12.00 - 6pm
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
#CommunityPolicing / Officers from #BHNHT3 have conducted a joint operation with @StaffsPolice , @Trafficwmp , @dronesWMP and @StourbridgeWMP in order to tackle off road bikes. Several bikes seized, multiple riders reported to court and a stolen vehicle recovered. ๐ณ๐๐จ
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Our @WednesburyWMP officers along with @dronesWMP were out in the sun over the weekend, celebrating 'Wednesbury Day'.๐
We engaged with the public as well as showing off some of our artefacts and technology!๐ป
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
#OpTarget | This is the moment an underworld number plate dealer fled from us as his criminal enterprise came crashing down.
Daniel Day is thought to have made 7,000 sets of plates for criminals to use on vehicles used in crime.
How we caught him ๐ ow.ly/sfNg50SkxZy
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
#RHPT working with @SolihullPolice @SmithswoodWMP @GuardianWMP
@dronesWMP targeting illegal off road bikes that cause harm to other road users and involved in serious criminal offences. Quite the haul today
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Team 1 were out early this morning for a warrant with assistance from @dronesWMP and @WMPDogs . Location contained and entry forced into the premiseโs. Enquiries are on going #bigredkey #earlymorningwakeup
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
@dronesWMP
Big shout out to these fine gentleman at pride Birmingham today. Top gents
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
We've closed down a suspected drugs factory after seizing more than 2,000 plants from an industrial unit in Ladywood #Birmingham this morning worth around ยฃ1 million.
Officers from Ladywood West neighbourhood teams supported by @dronesWMP @WMPDogs @OSU_WMP executed the warrant.
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
AD56 with newly licenced PD Mavis worked with @dronesWMP in Sandwell to find 2 offenders hiding in thick bracken behind houses.
They had just ran from a vehicle after a pursuit which was found to contain machetes, drugs & firearms ammunition
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WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
๐๐ฎ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฝโโ๏ธ This evening our team have worked alongside @BlakenallWMP, @NPASMidlands, @dronesWMP and other depts to tackle crime & ASB whilst continuing work to reduce incidents where vehicles have been damaged due to mindless anti-social behaviour. One male arrested for assault.
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Some more non-car stuff for the residents of Netherton and Quarry Bank. DC3 located 2 of our priority targets.
1 male on recall to prison.
Another wanted for a DA offence and had recently given us the slip with help from @dronesWMP.
2 in the cells!
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Members of the @LozellsWMP team were in early this morning executing a warrant for Cannabis Cultivation following intel from the community. Successful entry supported by @dronesWMP led to the destruction of several hundred cannabis plants. #OneTeam #NoGrow #Community
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Officers have arrested a suspected Burglar as they attempted to make off from an address in Wylde Green.
Our eagle eyed @dronesWMP have then found a stolen vehicle a short distance away....that vehicle was registered stolen from a burglary in Solihull.
#oneteam
#safersutton
WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Halesowen NHT welcomed the LAPAL scouts group this evening for a show and tell at Halesowen police station. Thanks also to our drone team
#BePrepared
