Police arrested a 24-year-old man after recovering several firearms and knives from a house on Leighswood Avenue in Walsall. The weapons were seized during a warrant executed on the morning of July 4 and have since been confirmed as non-viable following forensic examination.
Arrest and charges
The suspect remains in custody for questioning on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a firearm. The operation forms part of West Midlands Police's Operation Target, which focuses on cracking down on serious and organised crime through local intelligence, seizures, and targeted warrants.
Police action
Officers used local intelligence to carry out the warrant, highlighting the force's commitment to removing weapons from the streets. The arrest follows a series of similar operations under Operation Target, which aims to disrupt criminal networks and reduce violent crime.
