West Midlands say they have taken a viable firearm off the streets after a vehicle was stopped in #Northfield just before midnight on Christmas Eve.
Three occupants made off from the car in Mill Lane and two were apprehended after a foot chase.
A search of the vehicle revealed the weapon.
Jermaine Vassel, aged 19, was charged on Christmas Day with possession of a firearm and appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (26 Dec) where he was remanded for a further appearance at Crown Court.
A 20-year-old man was released on police bail with strict conditions.
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