Police Seize Class A Drugs and Bullets in Kingstanding House Raid, Five Arrested
West Midlands Police have conducted a significant operation in Kingstanding, Birmingham, resulting in the seizure of Class A drugs and ammunition, along with the arrest of five individuals. The raid took place on Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026, at a property located on Tresham Road.
Details of the Police Operation
The County Lines Taskforce executed a warrant at the address after receiving actionable intelligence. During the search, officers discovered a stash of suspected Class A drugs and two bullets. The items have been secured for forensic examination to aid in the ongoing investigation.
In connection with the findings, a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs and committing firearms offences. Additionally, two teenagers and two other men were taken into custody on suspicion of firearms offences. All five individuals are currently being held in police custody for questioning.
Police Statement and Community Impact
West Midlands Police issued a statement confirming the operation's success: "We've recovered suspected Class A drugs, ammunition and made five arrests after raiding an address in Kingstanding this morning. Our County Lines Taskforce acted on information and executed a warrant, with the support of some of our other teams, in Tresham Road. We seized a stash of drugs and two bullets which will now be forensically examined."
This raid underscores the police's ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime and illegal firearms in the Birmingham area. The involvement of the County Lines Taskforce highlights a targeted approach to disrupting organised criminal networks that exploit vulnerable individuals.
Residents in Kingstanding and surrounding communities are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities, as such operations rely heavily on community intelligence to ensure public safety and reduce crime rates.
