Machete, hammer, knife and drugs seized after police stop speeding vehicle in Batley

Weapons - including a machete - and haul of drugs were found by police when they stopped a speeding vehicle in Batley last night.
By sarah fitton
Published 24th Jun 2022, 17:00 BST
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Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Operation Jemlock team said three people inside the vehicle tried to flee when it was stopped by police.

Two were quickly detained.

A machete, knife, hammer and a large quantity of Class A and B drugs were found when police searched the vehicle, and the pair were arrested.

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Operation Jemlock was launched in 2019 to combat serious violence and knife crime in West Yorkshire.

It involves officers patrolling high priority areas to provide a reassuring, highly visible presence within those communities and the required enforcement when required.