Sub-machine gun and pistol found in Stockport
No arrests made following discovery of weapons
An MP5 sub-machine gun and a Grand Power pistol were discovered in Brinnington, Stockport last Friday, along with a supply of ammunition.
The weapons were located as part of an ongoing initiative to combat criminal activity and remove dangerous firearms from public areas.
While investigations continue, no arrests have been made at this stage. Officers are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Detective Inspector Mark Graham, head of the Stockport Challenger Team, highlighted the importance of the operation.
"We have done some fantastic work in recovering firearms in Greater Manchester - between April 2024 and April 2026 – GMP took 150 firearms off our streets.
Friday’s discovery has prevented potentially serious harm to those who work and live in the area, these type of weapons have no place on our streets and are incredibly powerful, and dangerous.
Our investigation is progressing and we are following numerous lines on enquiry in relation to who these belong to and how they ended up where they did.
We are urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or suspicious activity in their area to get in contact with us by calling 101, 999 in an emergency or report it via the Live Chat function on our website at gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."