Armed police raid Shard End address as cops continue fight against organised crime gangs West Midlands Police said the overnight raid was part of 'continuing efforts' to suppress organised violence on the street of Birmingham. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Firearms police raided a city address as efforts continue to smash organised crime gangs across Birmingham. Officers from Birmingham East, as well as tactical support teams and armed cops took part in the overnight raid in Shard End.