Gun seized and two arrested in Solihull

It happened on Tuesday afternoon in Olton

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 5th Feb 2025

Police have seized a gun and made two arrests after stopping a suspicious vehicle in Solihull.

Officers received information that two men were armed with a gun in Gospel Lane, Olton, yesterday afternoon (4 February.)

Officers attended and recovered a slam gun, along with 9mm ammunition and suspected class A drugs.

A 42-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

They are currently in custody while the investigation led by the Major Crime Unit continues.

Police say they are continually working to take guns, and drugs, off the streets as they tackle organised crime as part of Operation Target.

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