A man has been charged after officers responded to a report of males with weapons in Croydon and recovered a loaded firearm

CROYDON — Live News At around 2:30am on Sunday, 9 April, officers were called by...

Oliver Kent

Published: 12:22 pm April 10, 2023

Updated: 10:19 am October 8, 2025

CROYDON — Live News

At around 2:30am on Sunday, 9 April, officers were called by a concerned resident to the suspicious behaviour of a group of males on the Shrublands Estate in Croydon.

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On arrival, officers searched the area and detained 21-year-old Emilio Sota for a search. A loaded firearm was found nearby.

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