Gun Arrest Rocks West London in Early Morning Sting
Man Busted Over Firearm and Ammo
In the early hours of Tuesday, 2 March, police arrested a man on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, along with ammunition. The suspect is currently held at a west London police station.
Specialist Crime Units Smash Firearms Threat
The arrest came as part of a targeted operation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command and Specialist Firearms Command, aimed at cutting violent crime in the capital.
Detective Chief Superintendent Sounds Warning
“The machine guns and ammunition seized could have undoubtedly led to the loss of life had they not been recovered in this operation. Tackling violent crime remains our absolute priority and operations like this are crucial in removing lethal weapons from the streets and restricting the ability of those intent on causing violence.
This is one of our main focuses as we approach coming out of lockdown and we will be relentless in our activity.
Anyone who believes they can walk the streets of London with horrific weapons in their possession should think again. We will continue to make London a hostile place for gangs to operate in and carry firearms.”
