POLICE in Halesowen say they have stepped up their work to tackle drug dealing after concerns from residents. 

Officers from the Halesowen North policing team have been conducting ANPR operations, supported clean-up operations of open spaces and have conducted stop and searches and gathered intelligence.

They have also increased patrols in the area. 

It comes after members of the public raised concerns about potential drug use on Nimmings Road and the surrounding roads.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Working with partners, officers have been engaging with the community and increased patrols to address issues."

They are encouraging anyone with information to get in touch. 

Sarah Smyth, Neighbourhood Inspector for Dudley, said: “We understand how drugs can affect our communities.

"They ruin the lives of those who use them and the crime they commit to fund their drug use can blight communities.

“We will continue to address this as an ongoing operation for the team and I encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious in your area to report it so we can respond.”

You can do this by calling 101 or via Live Chat on the website. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, to give information anonymously visit crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.