Second Man Charged Over Flood of Bogus 999 Calls
West Midlands Police have made a breakthrough, charging a second man tied to months of fake emergency calls that clogged up the force.
Zaynul Shaffi Nabbed for Hoax Calls
43-year-old Zaynul Shaffi was arrested on Saturday. He faces conspiracy charges for making bogus calls that ran from February to October this year. Shaffi is due before city magistrates today (Tuesday).
First Suspect Already in the Dock
The initial suspect, 30-year-old Shahid Khan, was charged last week with perverting the course of justice. Khan is set to appear at the city’s Crown Court on 31 October.
Crackdown on Emergency Call Chaos
- Dozens of fake 999 calls crippled West Midlands Police for months
- Investigations have led to multiple arrests so far
- Police vow tough action against those abusing emergency services
West Midlands Police confirmed the latest charges in a statement, underlining their commitment to stamping out this disruptive crime spree.