Loaded Glock Busted in Police Sting Shocks St Helens
Daniel Blake, 41, from Water Street, St Helens, is behind bars for five years after police found a loaded Glock pistol in his car. The Liverpool Crown Court slapped the sentence down on Friday, March 20.
Range Rover Stop Turns Ugly – Drugs, Cash, Tasers and Blades Found
The chaos began on Sunday, January 19, when officers stopped a black Range Rover in St Helens. Inside, they found drugs, piles of cash, a taser, and bladed weapons. Blake was arrested for drug and weapon offences but was initially released on bail.
Raid at Blake’s Home Uncovers More Guns, Drugs and Cash
Police didn’t stop there. A follow-up search at Blake’s home and his blue BMW 3 Series revealed even more drugs, cash, weapons—and crucially, a loaded Glock with magazine and ammo ready to fire.
Blake faced new charges for firearm possession and holding criminal property. He later pleaded guilty, sealing his fate.
Cop Warns: No Tolerance for Guns on Our Streets
“This sentencing shows how determined we are to rid our streets of firearms and disrupt serious organised crime,” said Detective Inspector James Rotherham.
“This weapon was capable of killing somebody and was thankfully taken off our streets by our officers. Blake’s conviction sends a clear message: we will arrest, charge, and prosecute anyone involved in serious crimes.”
Help Stop Crime – Speak Up Now
- Know something about guns or drug deals? Contact Merseyside Police on Twitter or call 101.
- Prefer to stay anonymous? Ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Let’s keep our streets safe—don’t stay silent.
