Police seek witnesses after two cars seized in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal for information after officers recovered two vehicles from a ginnel in Bradford and discovered what has been described as drugs and firearms during searches on Saturday 15 August.
The cars — a blue BMW X5 and a silver Toyota Corolla — were located between Lilycroft Walk and Farfield Terrace. It is understood the vehicles had been parked at the location for a number of weeks before being recovered by officers.
Officers carried out searches after removing the vehicles from the ginnel, finding a number of items, the force said. The discovery has prompted detectives in Bradford to ask the public to get in touch if they have information about anyone seen interacting with either vehicle while they were parked there.
- Location: ginnel between Lilycroft Walk and Farfield Terrace, Bradford
- Date of recovery: Saturday 15 August 2026
- Vehicles recovered: blue BMW X5; silver Toyota Corolla
- Items found: drugs and firearms (as reported by police)
"Police are appealing for information following the seizure of two vehicles in Bradford which are believed to have been used in criminal activity."
The appeal is being handled by Bradford CID. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via the West Yorkshire Police live chat facility on their website, or by calling 101 and quoting crime reference 13260465623. People who wish to remain anonymous can pass information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Local impact and police response
Incidents in confined public spaces such as ginnels can cause concern among neighbours, particularly when items linked to serious crime are involved. While the investigation is ongoing, the police appeal signals detectives are seeking to establish how the vehicles came to be at that location and who has had access to them in recent weeks.
Detective activity in the area following such seizures can include forensic searches of the vehicles and the immediate surroundings, door-to-door enquiries and requests for CCTV or dashcam footage from nearby homes and businesses. Officers often ask residents to check any recordings for the period the vehicles were present.
| Vehicle | Colour/Type | Recovered |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle 1 | Blue BMW X5 | 15 August 2026 |
| Vehicle 2 | Silver Toyota Corolla | 15 August 2026 |
Police have not published details on arrests or charges at this stage. The absence of such details in the initial statement is normal while enquiries continue and evidence is examined. Residents close to Lilycroft Walk and Farfield Terrace may expect an increased police presence while investigators pursue lines of enquiry.
How to help the investigation
Detectives have emphasised the importance of any small details that could help their enquiries: the times when vehicles were seen, descriptions of any people near the cars, and any unusual activity in the ginnel over the weeks the vehicles were allegedly parked there. Motorists and pedestrians passing through the area might also have dashcam or mobile phone footage useful to the investigation.
Information can be passed directly to Bradford CID via the West Yorkshire Police live chat function on their website or by telephoning 101, quoting crime reference 13260465623. Alternatively, anonymous information can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Local detectives say they will follow up all credible leads as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the presence of the vehicles and the items recovered inside them.
