A BLITZ to clean up `grot spots' in the Ashbrow ward of Huddersfield has come to an end.
Police and Kirklees Council officials joined forces to tackle problems in Bradley, Brackenhall, Deighton and Riddings from February 19 to 23.
One of the police involved, Sgt Mick Semenczuk, said the week had been a success.
He said: "It has gone very well. We've maintained a presence which has reassured the public and we are pleased with what has been done."
Police used the week to target prolific criminals and yobs and gangs responsible for anti-social behaviour.
They also tracked down people wanted on arrest warrants.
Two people were arrested under warrants on Friday and another was held for alleged assault.
Police made sure there was a high-profile presence of officers and CCTV on the streets, to deter crooks and reassure the public.
Kirklees departments worked on making the Ashbrow ward a more pleasant place to live.
On Thursday and Friday the spotlight was focused on the environment and roadside checks. Traffic police stopped suspect vehicles.
On Friday, three cars were found to have no insurance.
Another car was seized for being run on red diesel fuel and one car was seized because the drivers had no insurance - and the road tax had not been renewed since 2003.
Council environmental officers searched vehicles carrying waste to make sure they had the appropriate licences.
West Yorkshire Trading Standards officials searched vehicles to look for counterfeit goods.
Anti-social behaviour teams deployed two overt CCTV cameras in Bradley Boulevard - as well as some covert cameras - to deter yobs and to capture those who allegedly committed offences on film.
Environmental Rangers from Kirklees carried out clean-ups and maintenance work, including removing graffiti and disposing of fly-tipped rubbish.
Information about where needles and drug paraphernalia were found was passed on to Drug Intervention Programme staff.
Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing officials carried out surveys on estates to find out what features of the environment tenants felt could be improved.
KNH community protection officers also cracked down on alleged problem tenants.
They also gathered information to allow them to take further action.
Two benefits officers worked throughout the campaign to investigate whether tenants were sub-letting their homes or using domestic buildings for business purposes.
