Four Wolverhampton men are facing jail sentences after a police investigation uncovered their role in supplying converted firearms to criminals across the West Midlands. Shivam Dhillon, 22, Gustav Maco, 40, Cailan Jassal, 22, and Hamzah Asif, 22, were all convicted of conspiracy to sell or transfer prohibited weapons. Dhillon and Maco were also found guilty of conspiracy to convert imitation firearms and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Police Raid Led to Broader Investigation
The case began in July 2023 when police raided Dhillon's home on Curzon Street, Wolverhampton, and arrested him for drug offences. During the investigation, officers discovered that Dhillon had been working with Maco to convert blank-firing pistols into live and viable firearms. Further inquiries revealed that Jassal and Asif were also involved in the supply chain.
Photographs seized by police showed the gang members with converted guns and ammunition, along with messages discussing firearms and drugs. All four men were subsequently arrested and charged.
Convictions and Sentencing Date
On July 6, 2026, Dhillon was convicted of conspiracy to sell or transfer prohibited weapons, conspiracy to convert imitation firearms, and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Asif, of Jeffcock Road, Wolverhampton, was convicted of conspiracy to sell or transfer prohibited weapons on the same day. Maco, of Ivanhoe Road, Wolverhampton, was convicted of the same three charges as Dhillon on July 7. Jassal, of Sherrans Dell, Wolverhampton, had previously been convicted on May 20 of converting imitation firearms and selling or transferring a prohibited weapon or ammunition.
All four men will be sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on October 9, 2026.
Police Urge Public to Report Suspicious Activity
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Every day our teams work to investigate and break up criminal gangs who try to bring drugs and weapons onto the streets of the West Midlands. You can play your part too by reporting any suspicious behaviour you see or hear about to us via 101, or anonymously to Crimestoppers. By helping us take action against these groups, you could help save lives."
Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
