Teams from West Midlands Police carried out the targeted activity – along with partner agencies – on routes in and around the town centre as part of the #Safer6 campaign throughout Sandwell.

It led to 33 vehicles being pulled over, more than 30 traffic offences being reported, and one arrest on suspicion of drug driving and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

The traffic offences included having tinted windows, no licence, no insurance, not wearing a seatbelt, illegal tyres and using a mobile phone at the wheel.

There were four vehicles seized and six prohibited from being used on the roads.

The operation involved the police’s Road Harm Prevention Team, Wednesbury’s Neighbourhood Team, Sandwell Council’s Road Safety Team, Sandwell Council Waste Carrier Team, Sandwell Council Taxi Licensing Team and DVSA.

A police spokesman said: “We regularly conduct road operations working with communities and partners to create safer roads for everyone, and deterring criminals who abuse the road network.

“Public safety is our number one priority and we are committed to reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.”

The #Safer6 campaign is running across Sandwell with partners working together to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and deal with other issues that matter to residents across the six towns #SaferSandwell.