A live handgun was discovered inside a car by police officers executing a pre-planned warrant in West Bromwich. The firearm was found alongside a stash of ammunition on Whitehall Road during the early hours of Tuesday, April 28.
Arrests Made
Two individuals, a man and a woman both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and possession with intent to supply drugs. They remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: 'Two people have been arrested as a live firearm was recovered by officers in Sandwell today. Sandwell Local Policing Area officers carried out a pre-planned warrant in Whitehall Road, West Bromwich, in the early hours of this morning (28 April). A live handgun was recovered from a car along with a stash of ammunition. Two people, a man and a woman both in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and possession with intent to supply drugs. Both remain in custody while our enquiries continue.'
Operation Target
The force added that warrants like this help remove dangerous weapons from the streets. Under Operation Target, teams carry out warrants and operations across the West Midlands every week, acting on intelligence and information received from the public. They urged anyone with concerns about serious and organised crime in their area to contact police via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
