They are to be installed at a number of key locations across the West Midlands where they will monitor traffic.

ANPR cameras allow police to monitor and record registrations of cars - helping them trace suspected criminals as they move around.

Officers are keen to make use of the cameras, which were switched on around Games locations last summer to boost security.

They will be moved from their current locations to new areas across the region, allowing the force to expand their ANPR coverage and monitor traffic across the region.

West Midlands Police launched a major operation during the Commonwealth Games, and they claim that the technology introduced for the event will help bolster their ability to catch criminals and added that law-abiding members have nothing to fear from the expansion of the technology.

Some of the cameras are expected to stay in Sandwell, the site of the Birmingham 2022 Aquatics Centre, but others will be moved elsewhere.

Exact locations will be kept secret for operational reasons.

"In 2022, a number of ANPR cameras were deployed in and around the venues hosting the Commonwealth Games," West Midlands Police (WMP) said in a statement.

"These were specifically deployed as part of the security planning for the venues.

"At the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games, WMPe have conducted a full assessment of all deployed ANPR cameras.

“As a result, WMP are relocating a number of cameras from Commonwealth Games venues to locations identified as of strategic importance including locations in Sandwell.

"We are now carrying out a public consultation and would welcome your thoughts and feedback."