Gun Bust in West Norwood: Two Handed Jail Time
Police hit the streets of West Norwood on 10 April 2022 and nabbed a loaded revolver during a traffic stop in Thornlaw Road. The gun, with a single round, was found tucked inside a handbag on the driver’s seat.
The driver, 21-year-old Renee Cox, was slammed with charges related to that revolver. Meanwhile, a separate raid uncovered two sawn-off shotguns and 112 rounds of ammo hidden in a cupboard at an unoccupied property on 1 Walk, with no registered tenants.
Charged and Convicted: Heavy Sentences After Firearm Haul
Following deep forensic and phone probe work, Morgan faced three charges of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, plus two counts of possession of ammo with the same intent. Cox was charged with one count each for possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life.
Both were found guilty at Croydon Crown Court on 3 February. On 5 May, Morgan was locked up for 16 years (four years on licence), while Cox got five years behind bars.
Police Crackdown on Gun Crime
Detective Constable Harry Ford, Met’s Specialist Crime Command: “As police officers, we regularly see the grave consequences of gun crime. Across the Met, we are committed to cutting violence on London’s streets. This proactive operation has removed three potentially lethal weapons from the hands of two dangerous offenders.”
Ford added that reducing violent crime needs community help. If you have info, call 101 or anonymously report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In emergencies, always dial 999.
