Six Brixton residents arrested in firearms operation as police find gun in home

Police have arrested six people at a home in Brixton after finding a revolver and ammunition during a search of the property.

On Monday, September 6, police carried out an operation targeting individuals involved in the use and supply of firearms within London.

During the operation a 43-year-old man was searched and arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms outside a property in Brixton.

Police then searched the property, where they found a revolver and ammunition.

The five occupants of the address, whose ages range from 16 to 55, were also arrested.

All six were taken to a south London police station where they will be interviewed by detectives.

Detective Inspector Adam Seton, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “The hard work, dedication and professionalism of my officers and their armed colleagues has resulted in another deadly firearm being removed from criminal circulation.

“I am in no doubt that this weapon would have been used to cause serious harm or death on the streets of London.

“We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to remove firearms from criminal hands and protect our communities by arresting and prosecuting those intent on perpetrating serious violence.”