MORE than 30 people have been arrested during a five-day operation in a Bradford estate to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Local officers teamed up with specialist resources from West Yorkshire Police for the operation last week in Holme Wood.

The operation also saw six warrants executed, a quantity of drugs recovered and three vehicles seized.

It was launched in response to concerns from local people and information suggesting there were tensions in the area following recent instances of disorder.

Thirty four arrests were made from the operation, which resulted in 14 people being charged with offences.

Inspector Shelley Slarke, who leads the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“We would like to thank the public for sharing their concerns with us and hope this operation has reassured them that we do take these matters seriously.

“Disorder will not be tolerated and we will continue to work with our specialist resources and partners to tackle those who intimidate the law-abiding community with their criminal and anti-social behaviour.”

A community meeting is due to take place at Holme Wood Connect at 10.30am tomorrow, at the Broadstone Way junction with Stirling Crescent, where local officers will speak to residents about the results of the operation and listen to any concerns.

A spokesperson from Bradford Council said: “No one should have to live in fear of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in their community and we fully support the police in their attempts to tackle this.”