Dangerous Firearm Seized on M1 Motorway in High-Stakes Police Sting
Police officers from the Organised Crime Partnership (OCP) – a joint unit of the National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police – backed by West Midlands Police, stopped 22-year-old Klejdi Kazani on the M1 between junctions 12 and 13. What they found shocked them: a self-loading pistol loaded with four rounds hidden under the front passenger seat.
More Ammunition Discovered
The search uncovered an additional seven rounds of ammunition. Kazani, an Albanian national, was arrested on the spot and charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He’s now been remanded in custody, facing serious charges.
Organised Crime Partnership Cracks Down on Illegal Guns
“A very dangerous and potentially deadly weapon has been seized,” said Matt McMillan, OCP Operations Manager.
He added: “Illegal firearms have no place in the UK and often end up in the hands of organised criminals, who use them to threaten, intimidate and incite violence. We’re grateful to West Midlands Police for supporting with this arrest and remain committed to stemming the supply of drugs and firearms into London.”
