Three Guns Seized in London Police Sting
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime team made a major bust on Thursday, 11 February, stopping a Ford Fiesta on Barry Road, NW10 at around 4pm. The car search uncovered three firearms and up to 30 rounds of ammo.
Operation Targets Firearm Crime
The seizure was part of a broader crackdown on gun offences across London. Three men, aged 24, 26, and 28, were arrested at the scene and taken to a north London custody suite, where they remain in custody.
Met Police Praise Officers for Life-Saving Work
“The removal of three lethal barrelled firearms was vitally important to preventing serious violence on the streets of London,” said Detective Chief Inspector Rick Sewart of the Specialist Crime Command.
“Being in possession of firearms and ammunition are incredibly serious offences that will not be tolerated. I am personally tremendously proud of the exceptional commitment and perseverance of my officers on Specialist Crime, removing weapons like these from the streets, bringing offenders to justice & saving lives.”
