Police have launched a crackdown on anti-social behaviour on public transport in Gateshead.
Northumbria Police carried out a number of stop and searches as part of operation Jacaranda on Saturday, February 4 which saw officers patrol buses and Metros in the Gateshead area.
Officers also spoke to bus drivers, ticketing staff at Gateshead Interchange and passengers about how to stay safe and how important it is to report any suspected criminal activity. As part of the patrols, one man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug.
