Dudley: Man arrested after suspected chop shop found on Church Street

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Police say officers uncovered several suspected stolen vehicles near a yard in Dudley after becoming suspicious while on patrol. A man has been arrested and released on bail while enquiries continue.

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00:00A man has been arrested after police discovered a suspected chop shop in Dudley.

00:07West Midlands police say officers on patrol in Church Street

00:10noticed a vehicle believed to be linked to criminal activity near a yard.

00:15After searching the area, they found several vehicles reported stolen

00:19from the Midlands and further afield.

00:21Police said the vehicles had been partially stripped, with some engine parts removed.

00:26A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods

00:31and later released on bail.

00:33Officers say chop shops are illegal garages used by organised gangs

00:37to dismantle stolen vehicles for parts

00:40and inquiries are continuing while police continue investigations.

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