Man jailed after guns and drugs seized
A man has been jailed for 15 years after police seized guns and drugs in Birmingham.
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Officers from West Midlands Police acted on information and swooped on an address linked to Zidane Amin in April last year.
A search of the property in Bordesley Green led to two guns, drugs and ammunition being recovered.
The 22-year-old admitted possession of the firearms and ammunition, along with having Class A drugs with intent to supply.
He was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court last Thursday. October 3.
Det Insp Jon Green, of our Major Crime Unit, said: “Amin’s arrest came as part of a wider investigation into gang violence, which causes devastation and misery in communities.
"As a result of this enforcement we’ve taken two potentially deadly weapons off the streets, and Amin is behind bars.
"This result is a testament to the hard work of our officers and demonstrates our commitment to removing guns and drugs from our streets as part of Operation Target.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police, said: "The conviction is part of our forcewide determination to target serious and organised crime across the West Midlands.
"We’ve got officers working 24/7 to disrupt and arrest those involved in guns, drugs, money laundering and exploitation.
"Find out more about our work, and how you can help, here: Operation Target | West Midlands Police.
